Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management firm based in Ormskirk is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee grounds maintenance services across the North West. This full-time position requires a proactive leader with experience in landscape management and team motivation. The role includes managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. The company commits to employee development, offering competitive salaries, flexible working options, and benefits such as gym memberships and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression

Pension Scheme

Company sick pay

Free gym membership

Employee health cash plan

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager.
• Strong team management and leadership capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of landscape and horticultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Oversee contract accounts along with budget management.
• Ensure system compliance and quality checks on-site.

Skills

Leadership

Proactive attitude

Results-driven

Landscape and horticultural management

Team management

IT skills including Microsoft Office / Google systems

Job description

Job Description - Contracts Manager North West

£40,000 to £45,000 Per Annum + package

Full Time

Are you a Leader? Are you Proactive? Are you Results-Driven?

If you identify with the above, this role was made for you!

We are recruiting for an exciting new opportunity for a Contract Manager based in the North West area to support the Head of Operations with the management and delivery of a prestigious grounds maintenance contract to include management of staff & budgets and planning the tasks & resources to ensure the provision of a high-quality, efficient and safe service.

This position is for a proven manager who wants to develop themselves and progress within this area of the UK.

Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are you

• A self-motivated and experienced Contract Manager with perseverance and an entrepreneurial appetite.
• An in-depth understanding of landscape and horticultural management
• A strategic outlook driving continuous service improvement and efficiencies
• IT skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Office / Google systems
• The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of managing Grounds Maintenance teams, being able to drive productivity and ensuring that the workforce provides a quality service.

A Glimpse into the Role awaiting You

Based in the North West, this is a dynamic and hands-on role involving taking the lead on the delivery of our services, monitoring the progress of the teams on-site and taking quick and effective action to maintain both high productivity and client satisfaction across a wide range of static and mobile commercial sites.

• Manage and motivate your teams (static / site based and mobile) to deliver the highest possible levels of service.
• Responsible for the Contract accounts and production of weekly and monthly reports.
• Recruitment of permanent staff.
• Daily liaison with Client Officers.
• Overseeing system compliance and quality checks.
• Organising teams and rotas to produce effective works schedules and ensure delivery
• Taking a leading role in health and safety.
• Budget planning, preparation and management.

You will not be working in isolation, you will be liaising and collaborating with regional and national operations managers and colleagues.

What is on?

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible hybrid working where appropriate
• Career progression, training and development
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Employee health cash plan
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day-to-day spending

Send a CV ASAP to [e-mail] or call Mark Evans on 01214508950