Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager, GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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

Job summary

A leading land management company is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager to oversee public open spaces across the South West. The role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring quality standards, and enhancing biodiversity. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees or experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for ecological enhancement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% non-contributory pension scheme

Death in service insurance

Private medical cover

Company car

Equipment including laptop, iPad, and iPhone

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience at operative/supervisory level in grounds maintenance.
• Ecological and horticultural credentials or keen interest are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and subcontracted maintenance of public open spaces.
• Conduct regular inspections using a tablet-based app.
• Engage with residents and respond to queries.

Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Conservation

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Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Exeter | £27 - 31k + car, 10% pension, private medical

Our client 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 seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the management and sub-contracted maintenance of public open spaces across the South West—covering Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.

Who they’re looking for:

• Hold a degree in Horticulture, Ecology, or Conservation, or have equivalent experience in a similar role, or 3 years’ experience at operative/supervisory level in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and manage both short-term and long-term objectives for developments.
• A desire to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools.
• A full, clean driving license.
• Ecological and horticultural credentials or a keen interest are 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
• Equipment including laptop, iPad, and iPhone

About Our Client:

Our client manages extensive open spaces with features like soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting, and drainage. They focus on ecological enhancement and biodiversity, engaging residents through initiatives such as their Award-Winning Bee Friendly Campaign, which has created thousands of square meters of 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 personnel seeking a managerial position or a seasoned Contract Manager with horticultural interests.

Key Tasks:

• Daily liaison with subcontractors to ensure contract compliance.
• Conducting regular inspections using a tablet-based app to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, including training and skill enhancement.
• Producing monthly reports for the regional Operations Manager.
• Inspecting playground equipment (training provided) and coordinating repairs.
• Engaging with residents and responding to queries with excellent customer service.
• Adhering to best practice guidelines.
• Identifying opportunities for amenity and biodiversity improvements.

This position requires a satisfactory DBS check and a valid driving license. Suitable candidates include those with backgrounds as Grounds Maintenance Supervisors, Landscape Contract Managers, Soft-Landscaping Supervisors, Estates or Parks Managers, Green-Spaces Team Leaders, Arboriculture or Ecology Officers, or Facilities Grounds Managers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Land Management, Environmental Services