Grounds Maintenance Senior Contract Manager

UKund Control; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee multiple contracts and lead operational teams. The role requires strong contract management experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client engagement. Join a dynamic team with exciting growth opportunities and a commitment to career development.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Yearly bonus scheme

Share options

Robust pension scheme

Free Flu Jabs

Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a Senior Contract Manager Level in grounds maintenance.
• Previous experience managing or leading teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts.
• Mentor junior contract managers and oversee operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Contract Manager

Location: Essex

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a skilled and dedicated Senior Contract Manager to join our team. If you are passionate about grounds maintenance, have strong contract management experience or experience running your own grounds maintenance business, and are ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect role for you!

What you’ll do:

You’ll play a key role in leading the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring high quality contract performance, health and safety compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery and efficiency. You will also lead, manage and develop both our field teams and directly employed staff, along with fostering and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying any new opportunities to extend our services either on existing or new sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring junior contract managers
• Assisting regional operations director with projects
• Responsible for bigger pricing jobs
• Budgets & P&L
• Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of multiple grounds maintenance contracts
• Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards

Identify, price and supervise additional works on existing grounds maintenance sites to achieve extra works targets

Lead and manage operational teams, ensuring staff are trained, motivated, and equipped to deliver top-tier services

Recruit additional field teams and directly employed staff into your region when required to increase operational output

Plan work schedules for optimal efficiency, overseeing resource allocation

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and quality requirements

Develop a proactive approach to client engagement, building strong relationships with clients and customers alike.

• Undertake regular site visits to uphold quality standards.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience at a Senior Contract Manager Level, within the grounds maintenance industry

Previous experience managing or leading teams across multiple sites

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with previous experience in fostering client relationships.

Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards

Problem-solving ability and a proactive, results-driven attitude

Full driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base with the freedom to manage and grow your own region.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.