Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Meadfleet Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager to oversee public open spaces across the Southwest. This role is perfect for someone looking to transition from a hands-on maintenance position to a managerial role. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality maintenance, fostering relationships with sub-contractors, and enhancing biodiversity in the areas managed. The company is committed to sustainable practices and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you have a passion for horticulture and ecology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

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

• Degree in horticulture, ecology, or conservation or 3 years in grounds maintenance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of public open spaces and liaise with sub-contractors.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Horticulture

Ecology

Conservation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Horticulture, Ecology, or Conservation

3 years in Grounds Maintenance

Tools

Tablet-based Inspection App

IT Skills

Job description

Title: Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Category: Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance/Ecology

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £30,000 depending on experience

About The Company

Meadfleet are a land-owning quality open space Management Company with a growing diverse portfolio of over 320 housing developments throughout England and Wales and are committed to providing value for money and high quality.

Our open spaces include a variety of features such as extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting and drainage. We also manage a wide variety of habitat types and have an ever-increasing desire to improve the ecological value on our developments. Our 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.

The contract manager will be responsible for developments throughout the Southwest across 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 contracts manager with a keen eye on horticulture.

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• To oversee the management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces on allocated developments to a high standard, this will include but is not limited to:
• Liaising with sub-contractors daily and ensuring conformity with their contract
• Conducting regular development inspections and reporting on our 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
  
  

Requirements Of The Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

• 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
• A full, clean driving licence
• Ability to prioritise, problem solve and manage both short term and long-term aspirations for a given development
• Applicants must demonstrate a desire to manage the delivery of consistent high-quality grounds maintenance
• Effective communication skills when liaising with residents and sub-contractors
• Excellent organisational skills
• A good understanding and use of IT
• Ecological and Horticultural credentials or a keen interest would be desirable
  
  

Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager Benefits

• 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
  
  

This position requires a satisfactory basic DBS check and driving licence check. All offers of employment will be made conditional upon the receipt of these checks being satisfactorily confirmed and receipt of two references.

If you meet the requirements and feel that this role is right for you, please apply today with your CV and a covering letter.