Senior Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company seeks a Senior Contract Manager passionate about quality service and team leadership. The role involves overseeing multiple contracts, ensuring high standards, fostering client relationships, and supporting professional growth. Join a dynamic team with a focus on career development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive culture and workplace

Professional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Manager in the grounds maintenance industry.
• Experience managing or leading teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts.
• Ensure quality standards and health and safety compliance.
• Manage operational teams and client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Team Management

Client Engagement

Job description

Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a skilled and dedicated Senior Contract Manager to join our team. If you are passionate about grounds maintenance, have strong contract management experience or experience running your own grounds maintenance business, and are ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect role for you!

What you’ll do:

You’ll play a key role in leading the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring high-quality contract performance, health and safety compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery and efficiency. You will also lead, manage, and develop both our field teams and directly employed staff, along with fostering and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities to extend our services on existing or new sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the regional operations director with projects
• Manage larger pricing jobs
• Handle budgets & P&L
• Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of multiple grounds maintenance contracts
• Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Identify, price, and supervise additional works on existing grounds maintenance sites to achieve extra work targets
• Lead and manage operational teams, ensuring staff are trained, motivated, and equipped to deliver top-tier services
• Recruit additional field teams and directly employed staff as needed to increase operational output
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards
• Develop proactive client engagement strategies, building strong relationships with clients and customers
• Conduct regular site visits to uphold quality standards

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Manager in the grounds maintenance industry
• Experience managing or leading teams across multiple sites
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with client engagement experience
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-driven attitude
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required

Career Development Focus:

We support your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities:

Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base, with the freedom to manage and grow your own region.

Collaborative Environment:

Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since 1973, we have grown rapidly and now provide full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver services including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, and electric vehicle charging point installation to over 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that values its people, click the apply now button below to speak to a team member.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.