Contract Manager

Manpower Group (UK); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Car Allowance

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave

Shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) seeks a Contracts Manager for Templepatrick, Northern Ireland, overseeing a large public sector contract portfolio and driving performance, safety, and client satisfaction.

Based at the Templepatrick depot with some travel across Northern Ireland, the role requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and leadership to deliver services and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Contracts Manager or adjacent position, preferably in Grounds Maintenance.
• Experience delivering a large number of contracts to client specifications and service levels.
• Strong scheduling and planning of PPM cycles and ensuring compliant delivery.
• Commercial financial knowledge including budgeting and KPIs.
• Strong people management skills with internal teams and clients.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office and internal portals.
• A full valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of contracts in Northern Ireland.
• Manage a large portfolio of public sector contracts.
• Ensure contract performance, delivery of objectives, and client relationships.
• Manage health & safety compliance and financial performance.
• Coordinate with sites and stakeholders; travel across NI as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Grounds maintenance

Scheduling & planning

Budgeting & KPIs

People management

IT proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contracts Manager
Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: Mon-Fri between 8:00-17:00 however flexibility may be required due to business requirements

About the role

We currently require a Contracts Manager to manage the day to day running of the contracts in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate would be looking after a large portfolio of our public sector contracts and delivering them to an industry-wide standard, encompassing contract performance, delivery of contract objectives, client relationships, people management, health & safety compliance and financial performance.

The role will be based out of our Templepatrick depot but some days you will be expected to travel to client sites around Northern Ireland.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a Contracts Manager or adjacent position (strong preference for experience to be within Grounds Maintenance).
• Experience with handling the delivery of a large number of contracts and their specifications.
• Strong experience in scheduling and planning PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) cycles, ensuring all works are delivered in line with client specifications, contractual requirements, and agreed service levels.
• Commercial financial knowledge and experience in mapping out budgets and meeting client KPIs.
• Strong people management skills in engaging with employees internally and clients externally.
• IT proficient - experience with Microsoft Office and internal portals (training will be provided on the latter).
• A full valid UK driving licence is essential.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact & make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging competitive benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Role-specific benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About our client

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.