At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage 25+ residential developments, ensuring high standards and enhancing biodiversity.
- Company: Award-winning land management company with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Generous leave, top-tier pension, private medical cover, and a fully equipped company car.
- Other info: Field-based role with a mix of site inspections and home-based administration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational management, strong communication skills, and a passion for horticulture.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Grounds Maintenance Housing Development Contract Manager
- Field-based (covering developments between Manchester, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield)
- £32,000 - £40,000 plus car, depending on skills and experience
- 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.
Committed to excellence in open space management, you will be able to demonstrate a passion for habitat enhancement and biodiversity.
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 , communities and the environment.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive Portfolio Manager to take ownership of 25+ residential developments across Manchester, Leeds, Hull and Sheffield.
This is a field-based role centred on driving high standards through regular site inspections, effective contractor management, and proactive stakeholder communication.
The role offers a hybrid balance of site work and structured, home-based administration.
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 open-space quality, fostering positive relationships with customers.
- 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 operational management and leading contractors in a fast-paced environment.
- You are a clear communicator and a confident stakeholder manager, skilled at engaging with 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.
Why Join Us
- 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, i Pad, and i Phone provided
Employment is subject to standard pre-employment screening, including a basic DBS check, licence verification, and satisfactory references.
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