Contracts Manager – Grounds Maintenance (NI)

Manpower Group (UK); Doagh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Healthcare & Wellbeing platform

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts on benefits

Annual awards

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee daily operations of a large NI contract portfolio from our Templepatrick depot, with occasional travel to client sites. The role emphasizes contract performance, client relationships, safety compliance and financial management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contracts management (grounds maintenance preferred), strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Contracts Manager or similar, preferably Grounds Maintenance.
• Experience delivering multiple contracts to client specifications.
• Strong ability to schedule and plan PPM cycles.
• Commercial financial knowledge and budgeting experience.
• Proven people management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient with MS Office and internal portals; training available.
• Full valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the contract portfolio in Northern Ireland.
• Deliver contracts to industry-wide standards including performance and service levels.
• Manage client relationships and key stakeholders across projects.
• Lead site teams; ensure health & safety compliance and best practices.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs and drive financial performance across contracts.

Skills

Contracts management

PPM scheduling

Budget & KPI handling

People management

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Client relationship skills

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee daily operations of a large NI contract portfolio from our Templepatrick depot, with occasional travel to client sites. The role emphasizes contract performance, client relationships, safety compliance and financial management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contracts management (grounds maintenance preferred), strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and a valid UK driving licence.