Contract Manager

Idverde; Westbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Idverde, the leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider in the UK, is seeking a Contracts Manager in Westbury. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, ensuring high standards of service delivery, and holding full P&L responsibility. Candidates should possess proven experience in managing commercial contracts, alongside strong leadership and client relationship skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Annual leave up to 25 days plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

Private health care cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering policy for community support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex commercial contracts.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate teams.
• Hands-on background with progression into contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 130 commercial contracts ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Hold full P&L responsibility and drive contract growth.
• Lead and develop a team of 15 ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Client Relationship Management

Job description

View more categories View less categories Specialist Area Contracts Manager Sector Production & Operations Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire - Commercial Contract Area (with some regional travel, flexible on base location)

Salary: from GBP45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 40 hours per week - flexible start and finish times; approx. 70% field-based, 30% office-based

About the role

Are you an experienced Contract Manager within grounds maintenance or soft landscaping looking for your next challenge? Join idverde, the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, as you lead one of our most complex and high-profile commercial contracts. This is a diverse role managing a portfolio of approximately 130 contracts, offering a wide variety of day-to-day challenges and opportunities.

In this pivotal role, you will manage day-to-day contract operations, drive contract performance, ensure financial targets are met, maintain strong client relationships, lead and develop your team, and ensure health and safety compliance. You will have full P&L responsibility and the exciting opportunity to grow the contract from a turnover of GBP1 million to GBP2 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex portfolio of approximately 130 commercial contracts, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day contract operations while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Hold full P&L responsibility, driving contract growth from GBP1 million to GBP2 million turnover.
• Lead and develop a team of 15 people, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards throughout all activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex commercial contracts in grounds maintenance or landscaping, ideally overseeing multiple clients, with strong commercial awareness including budgeting and profitability.
• Hands-on background, preferably starting as a Grounds Maintenance Operative, with clear progression into contract management and business development experience.
• Strong leadership skills, managing and motivating teams, with excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise multiple clients effectively, with a full clean UK driving licence and a passion for taking ownership and delivering high contract performance.

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 development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
• Role-specific benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of GBP250 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.

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