Contracts Manager / Project Manager

Location Swindon
Job-type Permanent
Salary £45000 - 50000 per year
Reference JOB595419/BS-2

Project Manager – Fencing & De-vegetation | Malmesbury (Wales & Southwest)

Location: Malmesbury (covering Wales & Southwest)
Salary: Up to £50,000 in Year 1 + progression

Are you ready to lead hands-on projects that shape the landscape across Wales and the Southwest? If you thrive on seeing work completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, this is your chance to take the reins.

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our fencing and de-vegetation team, overseeing operations, mentoring site teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of every stage of your projects, from planning to completion, while guiding and supporting your teams. You’ll:

  • Lead fencing and de-vegetation projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and review

  • Appoint and manage Site Managers and Supervisors, ensuring compliance with company and client standards

  • Comply with Network Rail standards
  • Produce and monitor project documentation and HSQE plans to maintain safe systems of work

  • Manage tenders, risk reviews, and client communications

  • Mentor site teams, supporting their growth and ensuring high-quality delivery

  • Be the key operational contact for your region, ensuring smooth project delivery

About You

You’re a confident, hands-on manager who thrives on delivery. You’ll bring:

  • Proven project/contracts management experience in the UK rail sector

  • SMSTS certification

  • Valid PTS
  • Strong HSQE and safety compliance knowledge

  • Experience leading and mentoring teams on-site

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • A practical, solutions-focused approach to project challenges

  • Exsisting fencing or de-veg experience (desirable)

Next Steps

If you’re ready to lead fencing and de-vegetation projects across Wales and the Southwest, grow your team, and progress your career, we want to hear from you.

Similar job titles: Project Manager – Operations, Site Manager – Vegetation/Fencing, Regional Project Manager, Operations Manager – Infrastructure, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Senior Site Manager, Senior Contracts Manager

Apply now and take the next step in your career — a role with real responsibility, hands-on delivery, and progression potential. Email becca.stanton@ganymedesolutions.co.uk for a confidential chat!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation