Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Meadfleet Ltd

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Meadfleet Ltd is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager responsible for overseeing sub-contracted maintenance across developments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in horticulture, ecology, or conservation, or relevant experience. This mid-senior level role offers a salary of £30,000 and includes responsibilities such as managing contractors, conducting inspections, and improving biodiversity within their areas. With additional benefits and opportunities for professional growth, this is an excellent step for those seeking managerial experience.

Qualifications

Hold a degree in horticulture, ecology, or conservation or relevant experience.
Demonstrate a desire to manage high-quality grounds maintenance.
A full, clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces.
Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety.
Build strong relationships with contractors and residents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in horticulture, ecology, or conservation

3 years’ working at the operative/supervisory level of grounds maintenance

Tools

IT skills

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

Seniority level