Overview
Contract Manager
Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire (with regional travel across the North East)
Salary: £45,000 per annum + car allowance
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a background in grounds maintenance or soft landscaping? Are you confident working in secure, high-compliance environments such as the defence sector? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join idverde, the UK's leading green services provider, in a pivotal leadership role based in Catterick.
This is a high-profile position responsible for overseeing the delivery of services to a major client within the defence sector, alongside a portfolio of commercial and housing association contracts across the North East. You will lead a dedicated team of 30 staff, including two Contract Supervisors and subcontractors, focusing on operational performance, client relationships, compliance and financial growth.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of a dynamic portfolio of contracts across the defence, housing association, and commercial sectors, delivering high-quality, compliant services across a wide geographical area.
* Oversee a team of 30 staff, including two Contract Supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and high service standards in a fast-paced environment.
* Manage contract P&L with budgets of up to £3 million and identify opportunities to expand services and improve profitability.
* Operate confidently in secure, regulated environments, ensuring health & safety and SHEQ standards are met.
* Build strong client relationships and provide trusted support across sectors with consistent service delivery.
Requirements
* Proven experience managing complex commercial contracts in grounds maintenance or landscaping, ideally overseeing multiple clients, with strong commercial awareness including budgeting and profitability.
* Commercially savvy with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
* Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing and motivating teams and excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
* Self-motivated, able to prioritise multiple clients effectively, with a full clean UK driving licence.
What we offer
* Career development through bespoke apprenticeship programmes and in-house training academy, plus coaching and mentorship.
* Collaborative, inclusive team environment.
* Meaningful impact through projects benefiting the community and environment.
* Competitive benefits package aimed at wellbeing and work-life balance.
Benefits
* Company Car or Car Allowance.
* Annual leave: Up to 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Employee Assistance Programmes and voluntary benefits (retail, holidays, gym memberships, etc.).
* Financial wellbeing resources and a competitive pension scheme.
* Recognition schemes and volunteering policy (two days per year).
* Mental health support resources.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation. In the UK we are a community of over 3,000 colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. Our history dates back to 1919, and today we have a turnover of £250 million, offering services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
Job Info
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Company: Manpower
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Posted: Oct 9th 2025
Closes:
Sector: Agriculture
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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