Landscapes Contracts Manager
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | CM1 1HT |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 90649 |
Summary
Join Mitie - the future of high performing places.ROLE: Landscapes Contracts ManagerHOURS:LOCATION: Chelmsford
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Contracts Manager who will manage and develop our Essex region and lead our Grounds Maintenance and Winter Services operations.
Role Responsibilities:
-We are seeking an energetic and valued contributor to manage and develop our Essex region!
-Mitie Landscapes has a new opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team at the UK's leading FM company.
-You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations in Grounds Maintenance and winter services and projects in your region.
-Agile, flexible working is critical to the continuing success of the Landscapes business; the ability to embed performance excellence through an operating model which supports operational seasonal peaks and out-of-hours customer support is critical.
-Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead your grounds maintenance team, ensuring they deliver the exceptional every day.
-Developing growth and profitable operation of the area.
-Managing and developing a professional and effective operational team.
-Implementing a positive health and safety culture.
-To constantly strive to improve efficiency and utilisation of resources.
-Ensure the highest level of commitment to people management and development.
-You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent customer service.
Required Qualifications:Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.
-You must have experience within the horticultural/landscaping industry.
-Previous supervisory/management experience.
-An excellent understanding of operational IT systems.
-Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality systems and the management of safe systems of work associated with the role and work environment.
-Able to represent Mitie effectively at both internal and external meetings.
-Able to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.
-Seeks out and takes opportunities to learn new skills as part of personal professional development.
-Leads by example in all role activities.
-Flexible working, especially during the winter period.
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