About Landstruction
Landstruction combines ecological intelligence with construction discipline to deliver integrated external works that perform long after completion. Working across residential, commercial and public realm developments throughout the North West, our teams coordinate ecology, enabling works, landscape delivery and aftercare - all within one coordinated process.
We hold ISO9001, ISO14001 and Investors in People accreditations, and are proud members of BALI and Constructionline. Our maintenance team comprises qualified and experienced greenskeepers and landscapers who bring an exceptional level of attention to detail across all sites - from large-scale housing developments to high-end commercial and public spaces.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and driven Maintenance Manager to take ownership of our grounds maintenance operations. This is a leadership role at the heart of our aftercare and maintenance service - ensuring every site we hand over continues to perform, look exceptional, and develop exactly as the designer intended.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong horticultural knowledge (including confident plant identification), and enjoy leading skilled teams to deliver work of the highest standard - we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
You will be responsible for the successful planning, delivery and management of all grounds maintenance operations across our diverse portfolio of high-end sites. Key responsibilities include:
Operations & Delivery
- Taking full ownership of the planning, oversight and delivery of daily maintenance operations
- Conducting regular site visits to monitor quality and ensure works are completed to Landstruction's exacting standards
- Ensuring planting schemes, soft landscaping and ecological features are maintained in line with designer intent and client expectations
- Applying confident plant identification knowledge to guide maintenance regimes and identify issues early
- Interpreting architectural and landscaping drawings and setting out operational areas for teams
Team Leadership
- Leading, motivating and developing a team of skilled groundsworkers and landscapers
- Coordinating labour, equipment and materials for maximum efficiency across multiple sites
- Programming and managing contract works in accordance with risk assessments and safe systems of work
Client & Commercial
- Assisting with tendering for new maintenance contracts and ensuring bids align with the company's growth strategy
- Negotiating contracts and liaising with clients, Contracts Managers and Site Agents
- Monitoring budgets and ensuring all works are delivered on time and within cost targets
- Maintaining consistently high client satisfaction and service excellence
- Adding new jobs to the company CRM and allocating them efficiently to operational teams
Compliance & Quality
- Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across all sites
- Upholding ISO9001 & ISO14001 compliance and Landstruction's quality standards
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Proven experience in a grounds maintenance or landscape management role
- Strong horticultural knowledge with confident plant identification skills across a broad range of species
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high-end landscapes to exceptional standards
- Experience leading and motivating operational teams
- Budget and cost management experience
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment procedures
- Ability to read and interpret architectural or landscaping drawings
- Excellent client-facing, communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving ability
- Full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable
- Relevant horticultural qualification (e.g. RHS Level 2/3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of ISO9001 & ISO14001 standards
- PA1/PA6 pesticide application certificates
- Experience using scheduling, stock management or CRM software
- CSCS card or equivalent grounds/landscape industry certification
What We Offer
- £40,000 per annum salary
- Company vehicle
- 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Career development and funded training opportunities
- Team social events
- A supportive, director-led working environment within a growing, award-winning business
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
