Grounds Maintenance Senior Contract Manager

Ground Control; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in grounds maintenance is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead contracts, manage teams, and ensure quality standards. This role offers opportunities for career development in a supportive and innovative environment. If you have strong contract management experience, this is your chance to join a rapidly expanding team.

Benefits

Career development with training and growth opportunities

Supportive and innovative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Manager in grounds maintenance.
• Experience managing teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts.
• Manage and develop field teams, maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Senior Contract Manager

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Job Details

• Location: Essex
• Salary: Competitive
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

About the Role

Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Contract Manager to lead our grounds maintenance contracts. If you have strong contract management experience or run your own grounds maintenance business, and are ready for a new challenge, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met.
• Manage and develop field teams and staff, maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new service opportunities.
• Mentor junior managers and assist regional directors with projects.
• Handle budgets, P&L, and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Manager in grounds maintenance.
• Experience managing teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.

Why Join Us

• Career development with training and growth opportunities.
• Be part of a rapidly expanding company with a dynamic team.
• Supportive and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.

About Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company, delivering services across the UK and Ireland since 1973. We focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.