Regional Grounds Maintenance Contract Leader

Ground Control; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Ground Control in Birmingham is seeking a Contract Manager to own regional delivery of grounds maintenance, lead teams, and uphold client standards across multiple sites.

You will build lasting client relationships, set clear expectations, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

This permanent role offers autonomy, a supportive network, and a focus on delivering reliable service with pride.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing grounds maintenance or horticultural contracts.
• Clear understanding of operational standards and seasonal demands.
• Demonstrated leadership with strong client-facing skills.
• Ability to build trust with clients and teams through clear communication.
• Calm, solutions-focused approach to issues and decision making.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to protect margins.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of grounds maintenance services across your region.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers as the main point of contact.
• Provide clear leadership to teams and subcontractors, monitor performance.
• Plan, organize and prioritise daily and seasonal operations to meet SLAs.
• Identify opportunities for extra works and service enhancements.
• Tackle issues early and maintain performance across all contracts.
• Collaborate with Regional Operations Directors and central support teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Planning

Health and safety

Problem solving

Driving licence

Job description

Ground Control in Birmingham is seeking a Contract Manager to own regional delivery of grounds maintenance, lead teams, and uphold client standards across multiple sites.

You will build lasting client relationships, set clear expectations, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

This permanent role offers autonomy, a supportive network, and a focus on delivering reliable service with pride.