Landscape Maintenance Contracts Manager

Collins McNicholas View all jobs

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Landscape Maintenance Contracts Manager to play a key leadership role in the delivery and growth of a well-established landscape maintenance division.The company are a long-established, family-run business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality landscape construction and maintenance services across Ireland.They are known for professionalism, reliability, and long-term client relationships, the company continues to grow its presence across commercial and public sector projects.This is a senior operational role suited to someone who is confident managing people, clients, programmes, quality and commercial performance across a portfolio of live maintenance contracts.This role will suit a strong contracts manager, operations manager, maintenance manager, service delivery manager or senior supervisor who is ready to take ownership of a portfolio of contracts within a well-established and growing business.You may currently be working in:
  • landscape maintenance
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Facilities services
  • External works / civils maintenance
  • Sports turf / amenity management
  • Property or estate services
Key Responsibilities
  • Contract and Operational Management
  • Take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of multiple landscape maintenance contracts across Dublin and surrounding areas.
  • Plan and manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient and profitable service delivery.
  • Coordinate weekly, monthly and seasonal work programmes in line with contract requirements, client expectations and operational priorities.
  • Carry out regular site inspections to ensure quality, presentation, productivity and compliance standards are consistently achieved.
  • Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally to maintain service continuity and client satisfaction.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for clients and develop strong, professional, long-term working relationships.
  • Attend client meetings, site reviews and walkarounds as required.
  • Monitor contract performance with a clear focus on efficiency, cost control, margin and value delivery.
  • Work closely with internal teams to manage quotations, variations, renewals and additional works opportunities.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational systems, reporting and divisional performance.
  • Lead, support and manage supervisors, operatives and subcontractors across multiple sites.
  • Set expectations around quality, productivity, professionalism and safe working practices.
  • Help develop a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
  • Ensure all works are delivered in line with company standards, contract requirements and industry best practice.
  • Maintain strong health & safety performance across all sites, including safe systems of work, RAMS and site compliance.
  • Promote efficient and environmentally responsible maintenance practices in line with company values and client expectations.
What we are Looking For
  • Proven experience in a contracts management, operations management, service delivery or maintenance management role.
  • Strong experience managing multiple sites, teams, schedules and client relationships.
  • Good commercial awareness and a clear understanding of cost control, margin, quotations, variations and contract performance.
  • Strong organisational and planning ability, with the confidence to prioritise and make decisions in a fast-moving operational environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • Professional, practical and solutions-focused approach.
  • Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
  • Experience in landscape maintenance, grounds maintenance, facilities management, sports turf or a related service-based operational environment.
  • Experience managing commercial or public sector service contracts.
  • Qualification in horticulture, landscape management, construction, operations or a related discipline.
What's on Offer:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Phone and laptop.
  • Company pension.
  • Long-term career opportunity within a stable and respected business.
  • Real opportunity to influence and help grow a key division of the company.
  • Supportive team environment with a strong reputation in the market.
If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this position contact Gillian Nicholson(090) 6450665

Collins McNicholas