Contract Manager – Grounds Maintenance (Northern Ireland)
Location: Co. Armagh & Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland (with occasional travel to ROI)
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: 40 per week, Monday–Friday
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Join Ground Control – A UK Leader in Grounds Maintenance
We’re expanding and looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead multiple grounds maintenance and landscaping contracts across Northern Ireland.
If you’re an organised and people-focused grounds maintenance professional or landscaping contract manager, this is your chance to grow with one of the UK’s most sustainable employers.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and deliver grounds maintenance contracts across NI to the highest standards.
- Lead and motivate field teams, ensuring great results and safe working practices.
- Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
- Oversee Health & Safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Plan, schedule and allocate resources across multiple sites.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Grounds Maintenance Manager, or Landscaping Operations Manager.
- Experience leading teams across multiple sites in NI.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.
- Good understanding of H&S and environmental standards.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within NI and ROI.
Why Join Us
Competitive salary + bonus scheme & share options
23 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
Pension, employee recognition & volunteering days
Ongoing career development & leadership training
Supportive, inclusive and growing team culture
About Ground Control
Ground Control is an award-winning, UK-based grounds maintenance and landscaping company delivering sustainable solutions to over 50,000 commercial sites across the UK and Ireland.
We’re proud to combine technology, teamwork, and care for the environment to create better, greener spaces for all.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to advance your career in grounds maintenance management and join a forward-thinking company in Northern Ireland, click Apply Now to join Ground Control.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
