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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