Maintenance Manager

Looking to step into a leadership role where horticultural expertise and team management are key?

Join Landstruction as a Maintenance Manager and become part of a dedicated team creating exceptional outdoor spaces.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, and team leadership to take ownership of daily operations, drive high-quality service, and develop their career in a forward-thinking business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading teams, and want to deliver exceptional landscaping projects – we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Landstruction is proud to deliver award-winning landscapes for top-tier clients, including housebuilders, commercial developers, and public spaces. With over 70 in-house professionals, we manage multi-million-pound contracts across the UK, always prioritising exacting standards and bespoke customer experiences.

You’ll be responsible for the successful planning, delivery, and management of all grounds maintenance operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership, planning, oversight, and delivery of daily maintenance operations

• Tendering for new projects and ensuring bids align with company growth plans

• Programming and managing contract works according to risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Adding new jobs to the company’s CRM software and allocating them efficiently to operational teams

• Coordinating labour, equipment, and materials for maximum efficiency

• Negotiating contracts and liaising with clients when needed

• Monitoring budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within cost targets

• Conducting site visits and liaising with Contracts Managers, Site Agents, and clients

• Interpreting architectural drawings and setting out operational areas for teams

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained across all sites

• Upholding ISO9001 & ISO14001 compliance and company quality standards

• Maintaining consistently high client satisfaction and service excellence

• Leading and motivating a team to achieve peak productivity and quality standards

• Proven experience in a maintenance or grounds management role

• Strong horticultural knowledge and understanding of landscaping practices

• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively

• Excellent customer service, sales, and negotiation skills

• Budget and cost management experience

• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment procedures

• Ability to read and interpret architectural or landscaping drawings

• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills

• A full, clean, UK driving licence.

• Knowledge of ISO9001 & ISO14001 standards

• Experience using scheduling, stock management, or operations software

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Career growth & training opportunities

• Annual performance-based bonuses

• Exciting team social events

• 28 days’ holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Company vehicle

• A dynamic and supportive working environment

• The opportunity to lead a skilled and motivated team

Monday – Friday

• Yearly bonus