Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in grounds maintenance is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager in Exeter. The role involves overseeing the management of public open spaces and ensuring high-quality maintenance through effective communication and organizational skills. Ideal for those looking to advance from a supervisory role, this position offers a competitive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and company car.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

10% Non-contributory pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Private medical cover

Company car

Laptop, iPad, and iPhone

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in grounds maintenance or supervisory level.
• Ability to manage high-quality grounds maintenance delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of public open spaces across the South West.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and ensure contract conformity.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Conservation

Job description

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Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager, Exeter

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Client:

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Our client, Meadfleet, is a land-owning quality open space Management Company with a growing diverse portfolio of over 320 housing developments throughout England and Wales.

They are looking for a Contract Manager to oversee the management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces across the South West – Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Who they’re looking for:

• Hold a degree in one of the following fields: Horticulture, Ecology, or Conservation; or experience in a similar role; or 3 years’ working at the operative/supervisory level of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to prioritise, problem solve and manage both short-term and long-term aspirations for a given development.
• Have a desire to manage the delivery of consistent high-quality grounds maintenance.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Have a good understanding and use of IT.
• Ecological and Horticultural credentials or a keen interest would be desirable.

What you will get:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 10% Non-contributory pension scheme
• Death in service insurance and private medical cover
• Company car
• Laptop, iPad, and iPhone

About Our Client:

Meadfleet are a land-owning quality open space Management Company with a growing diverse portfolio of over 320 housing developments throughout England and Wales.

Their open spaces include a variety of features such as extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting and drainage.

They manage a wide variety of habitat types and have an ever-increasing desire to improve the ecological value on their developments.

Their simple principle is to deliver effective, high quality land management that sustains and adds value for the long-term benefit of the environment, the development, and its residents.

Their sustainable approach to land management means they aim to improve biodiversity on open spaces in their care, working to enhance and create additional habitats whilst engaging residents in the journey. Via initiatives such as their Award-Winning Bee Friendly Campaign, they have enhanced and created 1000s of square metres of habitats.

The Role:

The Contract Manager will oversee the management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces on allocated developments throughout between Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

This is an ideal step up from an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative/Supervisor looking to take a managerial position off the tools, or an experienced Contract Manager with a keen eye on horticulture.

Key Tasks:

• Liaising with sub-contractors daily and ensuring conformity with their contract.
• Conducting regular development inspections and reporting on their bespoke inspection app (tablet based) ensuring quality and Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with your sub-contractors including educating and enhancing their skills.
• Producing monthly reports to the Operations Manager for your region.
• Inspecting playground equipment (training provided) and arranging necessary repairs.
• Liaising with residents and responding to their queries delivering excellent customer service.
• Following Meadfleet best practice guidelines.
• Be self-motivated and identify opportunities for amenity and biodiversity improvements.

This position requires a satisfactory basic DBS check and driving licence check.

If you’ve previously thrived as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Landscape Contracts Manager, Soft-Landscaping Supervisor, Estates or Parks Manager, Green-Spaces Team Leader, Arboriculture or Ecology Officer, Facilities Grounds Manager or similar, then our client wants to hear from you.