Contract Manager

Contract Manager
Location: Nottingham, office-based with opportunity for hybrid
Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on experience + car allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (+ weekend rota during winter season - 1 day, 3 out of 4 weekends)

About the role

Are you an experienced Operations Manager / Supervisor within the Winter Maintenance sector seeking a new opportunity that promises career growth, a supportive working atmosphere and the chance to leverage established client relationships and stable projects?

Working with the UK's Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping provider, we are in search of an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our high-profile contract based in Nottingham. In this pivotal role, we're looking for an experienced and proactive Contract Manager to lead and coordinate winter maintenance activities across the Midlands and Northern regions. This role is central to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery during the winter season. You'll oversee a network of subcontractors, manage operational performance, and ensure all contractual, safety, and service standards are consistently met.

Requirements

* Proven experience in operations management, ideally within winter maintenance, facilities management, highways, or a similar field.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing subcontractors or dispersed teams.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, especially under time pressure or during adverse weather conditions.
* Good understanding of health and safety requirements and operational compliance.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands and North.

Why join our client?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What they offer

* Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
* Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
* Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
* Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

* Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance.
* Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
* Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
* Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
* Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
* Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About our client

Our client are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone they have a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

Our client understands what it means to grow. Their history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, they are more than just a company - they are a force for positive change. They offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all