Landscape Maintenance Contract Manager

3r Consulting Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping and maintenance firm in North West England is seeking a Maintenance Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts. The role involves managing client relationships, ensuring service quality, and leading teams. Candidates should have grounds maintenance experience, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company vehicle or allowance

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.
• Proven track record in managing contracts and client relationships.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of commercial and public sector clients.
• Oversee the scheduling, delivery, and quality of maintenance services.
• Lead and support site teams, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor contract performance and address any operational challenges promptly.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and performance reviews for senior management.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and contract growth.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Contract management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Landscape Maintenance Contract Manager
Location: North West England (Cheshire-based, with travel across the region)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 40-45k basic, plus bonus and car

Our client is a well-established, award-winning landscaping and grounds maintenance company with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service to commercial, public sector, and high-end private clients. Their work spans large-scale green infrastructure projects, bespoke landscape schemes, and ongoing maintenance of prestigious sites.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Maintenance Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of maintenance contracts. The successful candidate will ensure that all sites are maintained to the highest standards, contracts are delivered on time and within budget, and client satisfaction remains consistently high.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of commercial and public sector clients.
• Oversee the scheduling, delivery, and quality of maintenance services.
• Lead and support site teams, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor contract performance and address any operational challenges promptly.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and performance reviews for senior management.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and contract growth.

About You

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.
• Proven track record in managing contracts and client relationships.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work with a friendly, passionate, and supportive team.