Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (GM) Contracts Manager
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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
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- 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 xwzovoh UK driving licence
- (Experience working with housing associations or similar organisations is highly desirable.)
What We Offer
- 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.
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