Contract Manager

Chappell Enterprises; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Contract Supervisor to oversee grounds maintenance contracts. The successful candidate will manage sub-contractors and ensure health and safety compliance while reviewing event applications and auditing inspections. The role requires a full Clean UK Driving Licence and knowledge of grounds maintenance operations. Join us for a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and the chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Mileage paid for travel

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in local authority, client-side, or public realm contract management.
• Confidence in reviewing inspection reports and event applications.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to service delivery and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the performance of sub-contractors under the grounds maintenance contract.
• Review and approve events on council-owned land.
• Audit and report on playground inspections.

Skills

Contract management experience

Understanding of grounds maintenance operations

Health and safety standards knowledge

Strong communication skills

Tools

CSCS & SSSTS Cards

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Job description

Position

Contract Supervisor

Location

Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1-day WFH initially)

Pay Rate

£17.82 per hour

Hours

37 hours per week

Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.

About Our Client

Our client is a local authority committed to maintaining and enhancing public spaces. They strive to provide safe, attractive, and well-maintained environments for the community, ensuring high standards of service and compliance.

About the Role

As a Contract Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of sub-contractors under the grounds maintenance contract. Your role will involve reviewing and approving event applications for council land, auditing playground inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the performance of sub-contractors under the grounds maintenance contract.
• Review and approve events on council-owned land.
• Audit and report on playground inspections.
• Liaise with internal departments and external contractors to resolve issues.
• Provide professional input to ensure safe, attractive, and well-maintained public spaces.

Requirements – Essential

• Proven experience in local authority, client-side, or public realm contract management.
• A good understanding of grounds maintenance operations and health & safety standards.
• Confidence in reviewing inspection reports and event applications.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to service delivery and quality control.
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence, CSCS & SSSTS Card.

Desirable

• Experience with public realm services.
• Familiarity with local authority procedures.
• Strong communication skills.

Why Join our Client?

• Work with a supportive and dedicated team.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts the community.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
• Mileage paid for travel.
• Potential contract extension beyond March 2026.

To Apply

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!

Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.