Grounds Maintenance Services for Cardiff University Campus

Cardiff University seeks an experienced grounds maintenance contractor to enhance and maintain the university's campus landscape and external environment. The successful contractor will support the university's commitment to creating an attractive, welcoming, and sustainable campus that benefits student recruitment, staff retention, and the wellbeing of the university community. The role encompasses developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program that includes: regular scheduled maintenance across all grounds; keeping walkways, parking spaces, and entryways clean and well-presented; maintaining safe pathways and car parks during adverse weather conditions by clearing snow and ice; adopting sustainable landscaping practices to minimize environmental impact; delivering seasonal enhancements to improve aesthetic appeal; providing expert tree and shrub care; and implementing an effective waste management strategy. The grounds maintenance work should support biodiversity and wildlife conservation across the estate, enhance the natural landscape, and provide a productive teaching and learning resource for relevant academic departments such as Biology and Environment. The contractor must demonstrate knowledge of good practice standards and commitment to promoting a stimulating environment that supports staff and student mental health and wellbeing.