Regional Grounds Maintenance Leader

Ground Control; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance linked bonus

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Contract Manager to own a Scotland-wide region from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The role focuses on leading grounds maintenance contracts with autonomy and a strong emphasis on client relations and safety compliance.

You will manage end-to-end service delivery, build lasting client partnerships, and lead diverse teams to maintain high standards across sites. A UK driving licence is required for travel within the region, with opportunities for development and regional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing grounds maintenance or horticultural contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across region.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Multi-site management

Client relationships

Health and safety

Job description

Ground Control is seeking a Contract Manager to own a Scotland-wide region from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The role focuses on leading grounds maintenance contracts with autonomy and a strong emphasis on client relations and safety compliance.

You will manage end-to-end service delivery, build lasting client partnerships, and lead diverse teams to maintain high standards across sites. A UK driving licence is required for travel within the region, with opportunities for development and regional growth.