Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Job Description
- Contracts Manager
- Cambridge

Pay Rate
- Up to £21.57 per hour (there may be some leeway for exceptional candidates)

Duration- 4 Months with a good chance of being made permanent if all goes well

Job Role
- This role is mainly home based and is a mix of site and home based and the role is to manage a team of 25 to 30 Grounds Maintenance operatives and work sites are mainly 80+ commercial maintenance sites and there is also some soft landscaping sites.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven Experience:

Significant experience in contract or operational management within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar commercial service industry in the UK.
Leadership & Management:
Strong leadership and staff management skills, with a demonstrable ability to motivate, develop, and effectively manage multiple operational teams.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, staff at all levels, and suppliers.
Technical Proficiency:
Familiarity with field service or workforce management software (e.g., Re-flow, Smart Task, Field Motion, or similar) and strong general IT literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Industry Knowledge:
Comprehensive working knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, tools, equipment, and seasonal requirements.
Health & Safety:
In-depth awareness and practical application of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and best practices, including vehicle and equipment safety. A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is highly desirable.
Organisational

Skills:

Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Financial Acumen:
Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and identify operational efficiencies.
Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
Industry

Certifications:

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PA1/PA6, SMSTS, or NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture/Landscaping) are highly preferred.

Please send a CV to apply and to receive a full detailed job spec

Send a CV ASAP to  or call Mark Evans on (phone number removed)