Job Description

Job reference:

001906

Salary:

44,460 rising to 46,350

Closing date:

12/08/2025

Location:

London

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

35

Additional role requirements:

Standard DBS Check
Full UK Driving License

Are you ready to lead the way in keeping our communities clean, green, and well looked after?

We're looking for a confident and capable

Estate Services Contract Manager

to take charge of the day-to-day delivery of key estate services across our Surrey and London regions. You'll be managing contracts for things like grounds maintenance, cleaning, bulk waste, and caretaking - making sure our neighbourhoods look great and work well for the people who live there.

This isn't just about keeping the grass cut and the bins empty - it's about leading a team, working with suppliers, driving performance, and making a real difference to the lives of our residents. If you love variety, thrive on responsibility, and care about creating vibrant, well-maintained communities, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you....

In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:

High street discount schemes Health cash plans 26 days' annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more Flexible bank holidays - take them when it suits you Car leasing scheme Hybrid working - offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.

What you'll be doing......

Oversee day-to-day estate services including cleaning, caretaking, tree management, bulk refuse, and grounds maintenance Lead and support a team of caretakers and Estate Services Officers Monitor contractor performance, making sure we're delivering top-notch service and value for money Build strong partnerships with local authorities and suppliers Keep a tight handle on budgets, making sure we stay on track and efficient Use data and feedback to improve our services and meet residents' needs Be a visible and approachable leader for your team - encouraging innovation, high performance, and job satisfaction Make sure everything we do is safe, compliant, and resident-focused

What we're looking for:

We're after someone who:

Has at least 2 years of relevant experience Has a strong background in estate services or grounds management Knows their stuff when it comes to landscape maintenance, cleaning, trees, and contract delivery Holds a relevant horticultural qualification (like NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Has a solid understanding of service charges and budget management Is a people-person - great at motivating teams, dealing with contractors, and keeping residents happy Is organised, reliable, and always looking for ways to do things better Has a 'can do' attitude and genuinely cares about the places our residents call home
If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.

At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people - not just properties - and we're always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This role requires of the successful candidate to complete a standard DBS check. A standard DBS check will show any spent and unspent convictions.

So why do we need to know this information? This role will be required to visit / support PA Housing residents in their own homes on a regular basis. Therefore we have a duty to our residents to ensure that we have taken precautions regarding who will be visiting them and representing PA Housing.

Having unspent convictions will not necessarily preclude you from being recruited into the role; if you are potentially the successful candidate, we will complete a risk assessment with you to understand the circumstances around your conviction, how relevant they are to the post you have applied for and what remedial action , if any, have you have taken since your conviction. Suitable references will also need to be obtained prior to commencement of employment.

AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us.

To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email recruitment@pahousing.co.uk -

We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 44,460.00-46,350.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walton-on-Thames KT12 1DZ

Reference ID: 1906