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Grounds Maintenance Housing Development Contract Manager 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.

Job Title: Sports Surface Maintenance Operative (multiple positions available) Location: Leicester Salary : Up to 30,000 with overtime and bonus. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Technical Surfaces is a leading installer and maintenance provider of various Sports surfaces in the UK. With over 25 years of industry experience, their unique skill set has led to many of the country's top pitch installers. These 'Partners in Excellence' understand the importance of having their pitches looked after from day one, to ensure maximum life expectancy and uphold their pitch-building reputation. The role: Technical Surfaces currently have a number of opportunities for motivated, hardworking candidates to join our team. Our team is expanding, and we require practically minded individuals to carry out our full range of maintenance processes to the highest standard. Planning ahead, time management and an eye for detail are the attributes we are seeking. We cover the whole of the UK with contracts in England working from the respective depots. Staying away overnight from time to time will be required with an average of 2 weeks per month spent working away from home. The Candidate: Experience in Synthetic turf maintenance, Greenkeeping or Landscaping/grounds maintenance is desirable however not essential as full training will be given. Operation of a range of ground maintenance vehicles, filling out site reports, liaising with clients on site, driving company vehicles and working within our Health and Safety policy will be required. Drivers license is essential - without a license your application will be rejected Benefits: In return we offer: A competitive rate of pay Pension Entry onto the company bonus scheme The candidate must be willing to work over and above normal working hours when required for which overtime will be paid. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company, the marker leader in Synthetic sport surface maintenance with a clear career path and the opportunity to quickly increase annual earnings. Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Landscape Gardener, Experienced Groundworker, Skilled Tradesperson, Landscape, Landscaper, Garden, Grounds, Ground Maintenance Operative, General Maintenance, Project Manager, Garden Project Management, Bricklayer, Paver, Paving, Fencer, Fencing, Carpentry, Carpenter, Ground Work, Multi-Skilled Operator, Building Services Operator, Skilled Labourer, Skilled Trades, Multi Trade, Flagger, Grounds Worker may also be considered for this role.