Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Job title:

Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager

Company

Oyster Partnership

Job description

A proactive local authority in the East of England is looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of street scene and open space landscapes within a council setting.This is a role, where you will manage external contractors, ensure compliance with service standards, and drive improvements across grounds maintenance operations.You will ideally have previous experience working within a local authority, overseeing grounds maintenance contracts as a client officer.What’s in It for You?✔ Senior-level local authority role, directly managing grounds maintenance contracts.✔ Opportunity to make a visible impact on the quality of public spaces and environmental management.✔ Work closely with council leadership, influencing policy and service improvements.✔ Be part of a forward-thinking local authority committed to high-quality landscape management.Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee external grounds maintenance contracts to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Represent the council as the client officer, holding contractors accountable for performance indicators, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure contracts meet financial, operational, and health & safety requirements, aligning with council policies and procurement guidelines.
  • Act as the main point of contact for elected members, stakeholders, and service providers regarding maintenance standards.
  • Lead performance monitoring, carrying out inspections, reviewing KPIs, and implementing action plans for service improvements.
  • Support the development and upkeep of Sites of Special Interest and nature reserves, ensuring high environmental standards.
  • Handle complaints, site visits, risk assessments, and compliance checks to maintain accountability and service excellence.

About You – Essential Requirements✔ Previous experience working within a local authority, overseeing grounds maintenance contracts as a client officer.✔ Strong understanding of local government procurement, contract management, and compliance regulations.✔ Proven ability to monitor, evaluate, and drive performance improvements within outsourced maintenance contracts.✔ Confident in liaising with contractors, elected members, and key stakeholders to ensure service standards are met.✔ Skilled in health & safety compliance, technical assessments, inspections, and service planning.✔ Highly analytical, organised, and able to handle contract oversight at a strategic level.We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.You can find my contact details below.Mobile Number: 07378546945Email: laura.haynes@oysterpartnership.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurahaynes12066

Expected salary

Location

East Anglia

Job date

Sun, 25 May 2025 07:02:31 GMT

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