UK, Contract Manager, (Kent, Surrey, Hampshire)

Lead Projects That Create Impact

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering KOMPAN projects from start to finish. You will work closely with customers, installers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that every project is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. Your role includes regular site visits, progress monitoring, documentation, and proactive communication with all parties involved.

You will collaborate closely with Sales, Project Coordination, Installation, and BackOffice teams to ensure smooth project execution and a strong customer experience.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead playground and outdoor fitness installation projects from planning to completion

• Provide technical guidance to Sales during the quotation phase

• Review or prepare Safe Work Method Statements and ensure they are site‑specific

• Coordinate with installers, contractors, and external partners

• Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress against schedule

• Prepare documentation, site reports, and completion reports

• Manage building applications and ensure compliance with local regulations

• Participate in project kick‑offs, construction meetings, and internal team meetings

• Follow up on project budgets, margins, and delivery dates

• Support the service and aftersales team when needed

• Maintain accurate project data in CRM and collaborate closely with BackOffice

Contract Manager with construction-related management experience

Your background may vary, but you have experience managing construction, landscaping, installation, or similar technical projects. You thrive in a dynamic environment, work independently, and take pride in delivering high‑quality results.

We imagine that you:

• Have experience in project management within construction, landscaping, installation, or similar fields

• Understand contractor management and coordination with external partners

• Have a technical background such as landscape construction, site management, or similar

• Are familiar with reading drawings, site levels, and project setting‑out

• Work in a structured, quality‑focused, and solution‑oriented way

• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and partners

• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital project tools

• Take ownership of your tasks and maintain a strong customer focus

KOMPAN -  Who are we?

KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. We design, produce, and install over 1,000 playgrounds and fitness areas every month across 94 countries. Our HQ is based in Odense, Denmark, with manufacturing site in Czech Republic and sales offices worldwide. Read more

What’s our culture like? 

We combine professionalism with playfulness. Our teams work across functions and cultures, valuing diversity, creativity, and results.

Why should you work with us? 

At KOMPAN we make a real impact - creating healthier, happier communities through play and movement and have done this since 1970. You'll grow your career while changing lives worldwide. This is a very strong purpose to be part of.

How to apply? 

Please apply via our website. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.

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KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.