Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager

Get Staffed; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop provided

iPad provided

iPhone provided

Job summary

Meadfleet is seeking a proactive Portfolio Manager to oversee 25+ residential developments across the Doncaster–Nottingham region. The role combines field inspections with structured, home-based administration, ensuring high standards of open-space care.

You will drive biodiversity initiatives, manage subcontractors, and maintain strong relationships with residents and stakeholders while operating from a hybrid mix of site work and remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in operational management and leading contractors in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator and confident stakeholder manager, able to engage with residents and teams.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Ability to multitask effectively and use technology to track work.
• Passionate about horticulture and environmental improvements.

Responsibilities

• Audit sub-contractor performance and drive quality improvements through proactive audit management.
• Identify opportunities for biodiversity and visual impact across developments.
• Act as primary contact for open-space quality with customers and residents.
• Audit site performance using tablet-based technology and generate actionable data.
• Strengthen contractor partnerships and monitor performance metrics to improve sites.
• Ensure consistent quality by auditing compliance with procedures.

Skills

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Tech proficiency

Tools

Tablet-based audits

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Housing Development Contract Manager

Field-based (covering developments between Doncaster and Nottingham, ideally based near Mansfield)

£32,000 – £40,000 plus car, depending on skills and experience

About Meadfleet

We are an award-winning land-owning open space management company with a diverse portfolio of over 350 housing developments across England and Wales. Committed to excellence in open space management, you will be able to demonstrate a passion for habitat enhancement and biodiversity.

Our developments include extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting, drainage, and a variety of habitat types. We deliver sustainable land management that adds long-term value for residents, communities and the environment.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive Portfolio Manager to take ownership of 25+ residential developments across the Doncaster – Nottingham region. This is a field-based role centred on driving high standards through regular site inspections, effective contractor management, and proactive stakeholder communication. The role offers a hybrid balance of site work and structured, home-based administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for sub-contractor performance, driving continuous quality improvements through proactive audit management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for enhancing biodiversity and visual impact across all managed developments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for open-space quality, fostering positive relationships with customers.
• Audit site performance using tablet-based technology, generating actionable data for improvements.
• Strengthen contractor partnerships, monitoring performance metrics to take ownership of site improvements.
• Ensure consistent quality across the portfolio by auditing compliance with established procedures.

The Role Profile:

• You have a strong track record in operational management and leading contractors in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a clear communicator and a confident stakeholder manager, skilled at engaging with residents and teams alike.
• You have a full, clean driving licence.
• You possess the ability to multitask effectively, using technology to track work and solve problems efficiently.
• You take pride in delivering exceptional service, with a focus on both quality standards and building positive relationships.
• Passionate abouthorticulture and environmental improvements – ecology is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Generous Leave – 25 days + bank holidays
• Top Tier Pension – 10% employer contribution (non-contributory)
• Comprehensive Health and Protection – Private medical cover and death in service benefit
• Company car
• Fully Equipped – Latest Laptop, iPad, and iPhone provided

Employment is subject to standard pre-employment screening, including a basic DBS check, licence verification, and satisfactory references.