Landscapes Contracts Manager

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Landscapes Contracts Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Landscapes Contracts Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

The Landscapes Contracts Manager, will be responsible for:

• You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations in Grounds Maintenance and winter services and projects in your region.
• Agile, flexible working is critical to the continuing success of the Landscapes business; the ability to embed performance excellence through an operating model which supports operational seasonal peaks and out-of-hours customer support is critical.
• Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead your grounds maintenance team, ensuring they deliver the exceptional every day.
• Developing growth and profitable operation of the area.
• Managing and developing a professional and effective operational team.
• Implementing a positive health and safety culture.
• To constantly strive to improve efficiency and utilisation of resources.
• Ensure the highest level of commitment to people management and development.
• You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent customer service.

To be successful for this Landscapes Contracts Manager role you must have:

• You must have experience within the horticultural/landscaping industry.
• Previous supervisory/management experience.
• An excellent understanding of operational IT systems.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality systems and the management of safe systems of work associated with the role and work environment.
• Able to represent effectively at both internal and external meetings.
• Able to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Seeks out and takes opportunities to learn new skills as part of personal professional development.
• Leads by example in all role activities.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Landscapes Contracts Manager role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.