Contracts Manager - Grounds maintenance

RG Setsquare; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee grounds maintenance contracts across police and NHS sites. This role involves managing teams, ensuring quality standards, and fostering client relationships. The successful candidate will possess leadership skills and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Company van / car

Fuel card

Death in service benefit

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Contract Manager Level in grounds maintenance.
• Experience supervising teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and performance of multiple grounds maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead operational teams and develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

I am currently working alongside an established grounds maintenance company who are excited for an experienced contracts manager to join their growing team based out of their head office in Hertfordshire.

What you'll do:

You'll play a key role in leading the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts across multiple police and NHS sites located across three regions including Suffolk, Cambridge and Norfolk, ensuring high quality contract performance, health and safety compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery and efficiency. You will also lead, manage and develop both our field teams and directly employed staff.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of multiple grounds maintenance contracts
Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
Identify, price and supervise additional works on existing grounds maintenance sites to achieve extra works targets
Lead and manage operational teams, ensuring staff are trained, motivated, and equipped to deliver top-tier services
Recruit additional field teams and directly employed staff into your region when required to increase operational output
Plan work schedules for optimal efficiency, overseeing resource allocation
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and quality requirements
Develop a proactive approach to client engagement, building strong relationships with clients and customers alike.
Undertake regular site visits to uphold quality standards.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience at Contract Manager Level, within the grounds maintenance industry
• Previous experience supervising or leading teams across multiple sites
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with previous experience in fostering client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards
• Problem-solving ability and a proactive, results-driven attitude
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required

What you will receive:

• Company van / car
• Fuel card
• Salary between 45,000 - 50,000 per annum (Dependant on experience)
• Death in service benefit
• Annual leave entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays.

Please be aware that you will have to undergo police vetting and enhanced DBS due to the nature of sites that you will be attending.

If you believe the above position is an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on then please apply straight away.

If you would like more information then please do find my contact details below.

Email: (url removed)

Mobile; (phone number removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.