Contracts Supervisor in Grounds Maintenance

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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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Location:
Alvechurch
Salary:
£33,000 - £37,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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