Commercial Contract Manager

HL Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in grounds maintenance is seeking a driven Contract Manager to oversee field teams, ensure service quality, and cultivate client relationships in Southampton. This role is ideal for current managers or business owners in the sector looking to progress in a well-established organization.

Benefits

Free or subsidised gym memberships

Nursery vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme

Bupa support, free flu jabs

Training and development opportunities

Hybrid working, breakfast Mondays, dog-friendly Fridays

Financial benefits including bonuses

Qualifications

• Solid background in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture.
• Experience managing teams and operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing field teams and ensuring work is delivered on time.
• Recruiting and training staff on quality standards.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Management experience

Client relationship building

Team management

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a driven Contract Manager with solid experience in managing commercial grounds maintenance work. Are you looking for your next career move to a large, well-established company? If this sounds like you, then keep reading…

We have a brand new opportunity for a Contract Manager based around Southampton.

We have a team of up to 40 Contract Managers and CM designates across the UK, reporting to a team of Regional Operations Managers. This team delivers high-quality grounds maintenance services and acquires additional business.

What you’ll achieve:

• Reporting to a Senior Contract Manager, managing Field Teams and directly employed staff to ensure grounds maintenance work is delivered on time and to standard.
• Recruiting and training Field Teams in 'Ways of Working' and quality standards.
• Monitoring daily work quality of Field Teams.
• Line and performance management of staff.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Providing management reports.
• Pricing, selling, and managing landscaping and grounds maintenance projects, including additional works and large landscaping projects.
• Developing relationships with local client decision-makers.
• Accurately pricing new maintenance sites during tenders.
• Supervising additional works on existing sites.

What we offer:

We create an inspiring environment and reward employees for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Recognition as a 'world-class' employer for employee engagement, ranked #16 in the 2023 'Top 100 Large Companies to Work For'.
• Certified B-Corp status, demonstrating our commitment to social and environmental standards.
• Support for initiatives like 'The Race at Work Charter', 'Ban the Box', 'The Armed Forces Covenant', and 'Disability Confident'.
• Investing 5% of profits into the Evergreen Fund for sustainability.
• Aiming to plant 1,000,000 trees, operate a fully electric fleet, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.
• Two personal volunteering days, matched fundraising up to £500.

Perks and Benefits:

• Free or subsidised gym memberships.
• Nursery vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans.
• Bupa support, free flu jabs, private GP service, Calm app subscription.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working, breakfast Mondays, dog-friendly Fridays.
• Financial benefits including bonuses, Wagestream, employee shares.

Who we’re seeking:

We welcome applications from current Contract Managers seeking progression or from those who own grounds maintenance businesses looking to join a national company. Management experience and a solid background in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or horticulture are essential.