At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee exciting landscaping projects and manage grounds maintenance contracts from start to finish.
- Company: Join a family-owned company with a strong reputation and rapid growth in Gloucestershire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse projects and build lasting client relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the landscaping industry while leading dynamic teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in landscaping management and strong communication skills required.
The Company: My client is a family owned organisation based in the Gloucestershire area. They are multi-site specialists and look after the needs of many projects including Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscaping, Building Maintenance, Water, Local Authority and Education. On top of an enviable track record, the business is experiencing exceptional growth and as such are looking to recruit a Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Project Manager to join them on their journey.
The role: The Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Project Manager will be required to oversee the end-to-end delivery of commercial landscaping projects and routine grounds maintenance contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Translating client briefs into project plans, managing budgets, directing operational teams, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Plan and execute hard and soft landscaping projects, managing the full lifecycle from the initial brief to final handover.
- Lead and develop site supervisors, operational teams, and subcontractors.
- Monitor team’s performance against programme.
- Track project budgets, prepare tenders, quote for additional works, and monitor profitability.
- Ensure all site activities comply with UK safety legislation (e.g., maintaining COSHH, RAMS, and PPE standards).
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, managing expectations and delivering exceptional service.
Key Requirements & Qualifications Experience:
- Proven operational leadership in the UK landscaping, facilities, or grounds maintenance sectors.
- Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously.
- Full UK driving licence.
- SSSTS or SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely.
- Horticultural Knowledge.
- Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture or ROLO.
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Manager employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
At Kingston Barnes Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in Tewkesbury. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities for apprentices and a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of holiday and standby allowances, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering maintenance.
