Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Location: Mid-Hampshire

Salary: £45-50,000 + car allowance

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday 06:30-16:00

About the role

Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a background in grounds maintenance or environmental services? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to our team, the UK's leading green services provider, in a pivotal leadership role based in Hampshire. You'll play a key role in managing operational performance, client relationships, compliance, and financial growth, all while leading a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the local authority, council & street cleansing contracts, you'll cover multiple City Centre and rural sites, delivering high-quality, compliant services across a wide geographical area.


• Oversee the team - You'll ensure smooth day-to-day operations, high standards, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.


• You'll be fully responsible for contract P&L and managing contract budgets. With strong commercial focus, you'll also spot and drive opportunities to expand services and improve profitability.


• Operate confidently in secure, regulated environments, ensuring health & safety and SHEQ standards are met.


• Build strong relationships with clients, delivering consistent service and trusted support across sectors. Support procurement and re-tendering processes when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as part of a Management Team in the grounds maintenance, environmental services or street cleansing industry. Ideally you will have experience of managing multi-site, high value contracts with a large workforce.


• Adept at navigating complex situations and conveying information clearly, ensuring effective teamwork and client satisfaction.


• In-depth knowledge of financial modelling to optimise resource allocation and drive operational efficiency in high-spec service environments.


• Full clean driving license.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.


• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.


• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.


• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance.


• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.


• Family friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.


• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.


• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.


• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.


• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.


• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.


• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.


• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.


• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.