Contracts Supervisor – Grounds Maintenance
Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 DOE / Full Time Permanent / 40 Hour Week
Benefits: Up to 33 Days Annual Leave | Car Allowance | Vitality Health Insurance
Location: Site Based / Office / Regional Travel
Reporting to: Grounds Maintenance Business Manager
The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-performing Contracts Supervisor to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of our Grounds Maintenance division.
This is a supervisory role with the aim of developing into a leadership position responsible for delivering operational excellence, maintaining commercial control, and strengthening client relationships across multiple contracts in both private and public sectors.
You will have real influence on performance, culture and contract success while being supported in your own professional development.
What We Offer
Competitive salary - £33,000 – £37,000 DOE
Car allowance
Up to 33 days annual leave
Private Health Care
Access to our ERP support programme
Ongoing training and development
Clear progression opportunity within a growing division
The Role
You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially controlled delivery of allocated Grounds Maintenance contracts.
Operational Delivery
Manage day-to-day contract performance
Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to specification
Maintain full Health, Safety & Environmental compliance
Manage daily work schedules using dedicated software
Conduct site audits covering quality, productivity, H, S&E and client satisfaction
Oversee fleet, plant and machinery management
Drive efficiency and accountability across teams
Commercial Control
Work closely with the Business Manager to monitor budgets and labour
Identify and flag performance deviations early
Prevent and reduce waste overspend
Authorise timesheets
Identify opportunities for contract growth and upselling
This role requires strong commercial awareness alongside operational capability.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as primary operational contact for allocated contracts
Respond promptly and professionally to client queries
Support client meetings and performance reviews with the Business Manager
Escalate risks where appropriate
Strong client relationships are critical to renewal success and divisional growth.
Leadership & Team Development
Directly manage Team Leaders and Operatives
Conduct structured 1-1 meetings
Address underperformance decisively
Deliver Toolbox Talks and reinforce a strong H&S culture
Identify training needs and support succession planning
You will lead by example and set clear performance expectations.
What Success Looks Like
Contracts delivered on time and within budget
Labour efficiency targets achieved
Minimal rework and defects
Strong audit compliance
Positive client feedback
Engaged, motivated teams
Consistent Health & Safety standards
About You
5+ years within the Grounds Maintenance sector
A minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience at Team Leader or Contract Manager level (including trainee roles).
Operationally strong and detail-focused
Commercially aware and financially disciplined
Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems
Calm, decisive and professional under pressure
Full UK driving licence
Why This Role Matters
This position is fundamental to delivering operational excellence that underpins divisional growth. You will be joining a business that is expanding into new sectors and strengthening its position across both private and public contracts.
If you are ambitious, commercially aware and ready to step into a leadership role with genuine progression opportunity, we would welcome your application.
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