Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager in Barnsley - Meadfleet Open Space Management

Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager

Barnsley – Field based (covering developments between Manchester, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield)

Full Time

£37,000 – £40,000 per annum + Car + 10% Employers pension contribution + Private medical cover

We are seeking a proactive Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager, known in the business as Operations Manager, to take ownership of 25+ residential developments across Manchester, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield.

In return you will get:

• Generous Leave – 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Top Tier Pension – 10% employer contribution (non-contributory)
• Comprehensive Health and Protection – Private medical cover and death in service benefit
• Plug-In-Hybrid Company Car
• Fully Equipped – Latest Laptop, iPad, and iPhone provided

The Role

This is a field-based role centred on driving high standards for residents through regular site inspections, effective contractor management, implementing enhancements and proactive stakeholder communication.

The role offers a hybrid balance of site work and structured, home-based administration.

We’re looking for someone with a track record of delivering projects, managing contractors and putting the customer first.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for sub-contractor performance, driving continuous quality improvements through proactive audit management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for enhancing biodiversity and visual impact across all managed developments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering positive relationships.
• Audit site performance using tablet-based technology, generating actionable data for improvements.
• Strengthen contractor partnerships, monitoring performance metrics to take ownership of site improvements.
• Ensure consistent quality across the portfolio by auditing compliance with established procedures.

The Role Profile:

• You have a strong track record in delivering results and managing contractors in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a clear communicator and a confident stakeholder manager, skilled at engaging with residents and teams alike.
• You have a full, clean driving licence.
• You possess the ability to multitask effectively, using technology to track work and solve problems efficiently.
• You take pride in delivering exceptional service, with a focus on both quality standards and building positive relationships.
• Passionate about horticulture and environmental improvements – ecology is a plus.

About Meadfleet

We are an award-winning land-owning open space management company with a diverse portfolio of over 350 housing developments across England and Wales.

Our developments include extensive soft landscaping, play areas, roadways, street lighting, drainage, and a variety of habitat types.

We deliver sustainable land management that adds long-term value for residents, communities and the environment.

Employment is subject to standard pre-employment screening, including a basic DBS check, licence verification, and satisfactory references.

If you’ve previously thrived as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Landscape Contracts Manager, Landscape Operations Manager, Soft-Landscaping Supervisor, Parks and Grounds Manager, Estates or Parks Manager, Green Space Manager, Green-Spaces Team Leader, Estates and Grounds Manager, Landscape and Grounds Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Environmental Operations Manager, Arboriculture or Ecology Officer, Grounds and Facilities Manager, Facilities Grounds Manager, Open Space Manager, Open Space and Landscape Manager, Contracts Manager or Assistant Contracts Manager or similar, then we want to hear from you.