Senior Grounds Maintenance Contracts Lead - Field-Based

Meadfleet Open Space Management; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Company car

Laptop/iPad/iPhone provided

Job summary

Meadfleet Open Space Management is seeking a proactive Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager to oversee 25+ residential developments across Manchester, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield. The role is field-based with a hybrid balance of site work and home-based administration.

You will drive high standards through site inspections, contractor management, and proactive stakeholder communication while delivering projects and maintaining exceptional service for residents.

Qualifications

• Track record delivering projects and managing contractors in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator and confident stakeholder manager, engaging with residents and teams.
• Full, clean driving licence required.
• Ability to multitask and use technology to track work.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for sub-contractor performance, driving continuous quality improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance biodiversity and visual impact across managed developments.
• Act as the primary contact for customers, fostering positive relationships.
• Audit site performance using tablet-based technology and generate actionable data.
• Strengthen contractor partnerships and monitor performance metrics for site improvements.

Skills

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Meadfleet Open Space Management is seeking a proactive Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager to oversee 25+ residential developments across Manchester, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield. The role is field-based with a hybrid balance of site work and home-based administration.

You will drive high standards through site inspections, contractor management, and proactive stakeholder communication while delivering projects and maintaining exceptional service for residents.