Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in open space management is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager in Exeter. This role involves overseeing maintenance contracts across the South West, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees or significant experience in grounds maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and various benefits including a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% Non-contributory pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Private medical cover

Company car

Laptop

iPad

iPhone

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in grounds maintenance or supervisory level.
• Full, clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and subcontracted maintenance of public open spaces.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure contract compliance.
• Produce monthly reports for the Operations Manager.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Conservation

Job description

Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Location: Exeter | Salary: £27 – 31k + car, 10% pension, private medical

Meadfleet is a land-owning, quality open space management company with a growing and diverse portfolio of over 320 housing developments throughout England and Wales. We are seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the management and subcontracted maintenance of public open spaces across the South West – Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.

Who we’re looking for:

• Hold a degree in Horticulture, Ecology, Conservation, or have experience in a similar role; or have 3 years’ experience at the operative/supervisory level of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and manage both short-term and long-term goals for developments.
• Desire to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance consistently.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good understanding and use of IT.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Ecological and Horticultural credentials or keen interest desirable.

What you will get:

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

About Us:

Meadfleet manages a variety of habitats and open spaces, including extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting, and drainage. Our goal is to improve biodiversity and ecological value on our developments through initiatives like our Award-Winning Bee Friendly Campaign, creating and enhancing habitats.

The Role:

The Contract Manager will oversee management and subcontracted maintenance of public open spaces across developments in Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. This role is suitable for experienced Grounds Maintenance Operatives or Supervisors seeking a managerial position, or seasoned Contract Managers with horticultural interests.

Key Tasks:

• Liaise daily with subcontractors, ensuring contract compliance.
• Conduct regular development inspections and report via our bespoke app, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, providing education and skill enhancement.
• Produce monthly reports for the Operations Manager.
• Inspect playground equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Respond to queries, delivering excellent customer service.
• Follow Meadfleet’s best practice guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for amenity and biodiversity improvements.

This position requires a satisfactory DBS check and driving license verification. If you have previously excelled as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Landscape Contracts Manager, or in similar roles, we want to hear from you.