Senior Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company seeks a skilled Senior Contract Manager to oversee multiple contracts, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and foster strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and a proven track record in team leadership and contract management.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Dynamic Team Environment

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a Senior Contract Manager Level in grounds maintenance.
• Previous experience managing or leading teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts ensuring quality and compliance.
• Manage and develop field teams while maintaining client relationships.
• Plan work schedules for optimal efficiency while overseeing resource allocation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

Senior Contract Manager

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

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 any new opportunities to extend our services either on existing or new sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring junior contract managers
• Assisting regional operations director with projects
• Responsible for bigger pricing jobs
• 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 works 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 into your region when required to increase operational output
• Plan work schedules for optimal efficiency, overseeing resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and quality requirements
• Develop a proactive approach to client engagement, building strong relationships with clients and customers alike.
• Undertake regular site visits to uphold quality standards.

What we’re looking for:

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

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting 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

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that 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 , , , marital status, , , , , or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.