At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage 25+ residential developments, ensuring high standards and enhancing biodiversity.
- Company: Join an award-winning company dedicated to sustainable land management.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, top-tier pension, private medical cover, and a hybrid company car.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic field-based role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
Field-based (covering developments between Leicester to Reading, ideally based near Northampton)
£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 residents, communities and the environment.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive Portfolio Manager to take ownership of 25+ residential developments across the Leicester - Reading region. 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 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.
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, iPad, and iPhone provided
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.
Grounds Maintenance Contracts Manager in Milton Keynes employer: Meadfleet Open Space Management
At Meadfleet, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer dedicated to enhancing biodiversity and delivering exceptional open space management across our diverse portfolio. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our generous benefits package, including a top-tier pension and comprehensive health coverage, ensures that our employees feel valued and secure. Join us in making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment, all while enjoying the flexibility of a field-based role covering beautiful developments from Leicester to Reading.
Contact Details:
Meadfleet Open Space Management Recruitment Team
