Job title: Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Industrial
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Redhill
Job published: 24-02-2026
Job ID: 45008

Job Description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance (GM) Contracts Manager
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 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.

Apply now for an immediate start.