Contract Manager – Grounds Maintenance (North West)
£40,000 – £45,000 | Full Time | Confidential Vacancy
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established grounds maintenance contractor for an experienced Contract Manager to cover the North West of England and North Wales, with a main depot based near Wigan
This is a key operational role, responsible for managing teams, budgets, and service delivery across a portfolio of commercial grounds maintenance contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and motivating static and mobile grounds maintenance teams
- Full responsibility for contract performance and budgets
- Client liaison and relationship management
- Recruitment of permanent staff
- Health & safety leadership and compliance
- Planning rotas, resources, and work schedules
- Producing regular performance and financial reports
About You:
- Proven experience as a Contract Manager within grounds maintenance or landscaping
- Strong horticultural and operational knowledge
- Confident managing people, performance, and budgets
- Proactive, organised, and client-focused
- IT-literate (Microsoft Office / Google systems)
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible / hybrid working where appropriate
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Pension, sick pay, health benefits, gym membership, and employee discounts
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Contract management: 1 year (required)
- grounds maintenance : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- IOSH (required)
Work Location: On the road
