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Contracts Manager (Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance)

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Contracts Manager - Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Tunbridge Wells - Kent
 Salary up to £50,000 DOE + Company Vehicle
 Full-Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Contracts Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking landscaping and grounds maintenance business operating across Kent and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for a motivated individual with strong operational and commercial experience within commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, or related sectors. This role offers the chance to take ownership of contracts, manage multiple live projects, lead operational teams, and support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Managing commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts across multiple sites
Organising labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery of works
Carrying out regular site visits, inspections, and quality checks
Managing project programmes, budgets, and profitability
Preparing quotations, pricing works, and assisting with tenders and bids
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
Ensuring all works are completed in line with health & safety legislation and company procedures
Producing site reports and operational documentation where required
Supporting, motivating, and developing supervisors and site teams
Identifying opportunities for additional works, upselling, and contract growth
Supporting business development activities and securing new opportunities within the commercial landscaping and public realm sectorsRequirements

Proven experience within commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, or similar industries
Experience managing operational teams and multiple live contracts
Strong commercial awareness and budgeting experience
Ability to read specifications, drawings, and tender documents
Excellent communication, organisation, and client management skills
Proactive and solution-focused approach
Good knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licenceDesirable

Experience working on local authority, commercial, or public realm contracts
Horticultural or landscaping qualificationsWhat's on Offer

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
Company vehicle
Company pension scheme
Free parking
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
Supportive and professional working environmentIf you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge within a successful and expanding company, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact David at PPM Recruitment (phone number removed)

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