Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (GM) Contracts Manager
Location: Redhill / Dorking area (or surrounding areas)
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Grounds Maintenance (GM) Contracts Manager to manage two established GM teams (approximately 12-14 staff per team plus one supervisor).

The ideal candidate will have previous hands-on experience within the Grounds Maintenance sector and a strong background in contract management, preferably working with housing associations or similar clients. You should ideally be based in or around the Redhill/Dorking area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a team player with strong leadership qualities who can organise, oversee, and continuously improve the GM services provided to our clients.

• Organising and managing staff under your control

• Recruitment, training and mentoring of team members

• Budgeting and planning of contract delivery

• Allocating work schedules based on staff skills, qualifications and experience

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across all sites

• Following quality procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement

• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and regulations

• Ensuring economical and efficient use of company resources

• Maintaining high standards of service delivery to clients

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Contracts Manager role

• Previous experience within the Grounds Maintenance sector (essential)

• Ideally PA1/PA6 qualification (or willingness to obtain)

• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

• Strong leadership and organisational abilities

• Good administrative skills

• Ability to coordinate teams across different disciplines

• Self-motivated with the ability to work using own initiative

• Full UK driving licence

(Experience working with housing associations or similar organisations is highly desirable.)

• Salary between £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

• Optional pension scheme

• Fully expensed company vehicle with fuel card

• Laptop and mobile phone provided

• Supportive team environment and long-term career opportunity

If you are an experienced Grounds Maintenance professional looking for your next challenge and would like to join a growing and supportive company, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for an immediate start.