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.