Regional Grounds Maintenance Lead

UKund Control; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance linked bonus

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Online GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control in Scunthorpe is seeking a Contract Manager to own and drive performance across a multi-site grounds maintenance portfolio. You will build strong client relationships, lead teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and deliver against SLAs with a proactive, hands-on approach.

You will have real autonomy, supported by an experienced operational network, with opportunities to shape service delivery, improve performance, and contribute to regional growth through effective people

Qualifications

• Experience managing grounds maintenance or horticultural contracts.
• Proven leadership, clear communication and ownership.
• Ability to manage regional performance and client relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of grounds maintenance services across your region, ensuring sites are well-presented, safe and delivered to client standards (SLAs).
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and act as main point of contact, managing expectations and feedback.
• Provide clear leadership to DE teams and subcontractors, setting standards and monitoring performance.
• Plan, organise and prioritise daily and seasonal operations to ensure timely delivery and safety compliance.
• Identify opportunities for extra works and service enhancements to grow the regional portfolio.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Multi-site delivery

Leadership

Client relations

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Decision making

Driving licence

Job description

Ground Control in Scunthorpe is seeking a Contract Manager to own and drive performance across a multi-site grounds maintenance portfolio. You will build strong client relationships, lead teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and deliver against SLAs with a proactive, hands-on approach.

You will have real autonomy, supported by an experienced operational network, with opportunities to shape service delivery, improve performance, and contribute to regional growth through effective people