Contract Manager, Grounds Maintenance

Location: Southampton / Portsmouth region

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a skilled and dedicated Contract Manager to join our team.

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:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience at Contract Manager Level, within the grounds maintenance industry
• Previous experience supervising 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 licence 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.

• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

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 national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

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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 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 sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.