Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Location: North

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday

What youll do:

As a Contract Manager your mission is to support the successful delivery of Highways Arboriculture Landscape Ecology and Civils projectsfrom initial tendering and planning through to and closeout. Working closely with the Contract Manager and wider project teams you will ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and profitably maintaining the highest quality and compliance standards.

Your leadership and expertise will be pivotal in driving operational excellence fostering collaboration with clients stakeholders and supply chain partners and ensuring that all works meet contractual financial and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Role Purpose:

The Contract Manager plays a critical role in the successful planning and management of infrastructure projects across National Highways Areas 10 & 12. Acting as a key point of contact between operational teams and senior leadership you will provide strategic support to the Senior Contract Manager ensuring project milestones budgets and safety measures are met.
What were looking for:

Project Delivery & Management

• Support the Senior Contract Manager in managing multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Conduct site surveys in collaboration with Business Development Site Managers and Supervisors.
• Develop detailed project plans setting scope objectives and key deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed on time within budget and to the highest standards.
• Align projects with contractual and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering design procurement and construction teams.
• Identify risks implement mitigation plans and resolve project challenges proactively.

Commercial & Financial Accountability

• Support budget control financial forecasting and cost management for each project.
• Ensure accurate and timely application submissions to maintain strong cash flow.
• Identify opportunities for additional contract variations and revenue streams.
• Assist in monitoring Work in Progress (WIP) and overall project financial performance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a key liaison between internal teams clients and external partners.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
• Handle client queries concerns and requests in a professional and solutionfocused manner.

Health Safety Quality & Environmental (HSQE)

• Ensure all project activities comply with health safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and review safety documentation (RAMS CPP ITP EMP) to uphold HSQE standards.
• Champion a safetyfirst culture ensuring all teams adhere to best practices and compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits and audits addressing safety concerns proactively.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency.
• Leverage digital tools and systems to streamline workflows and reporting.
• Lead lessons learned reviews ensuring continuous improvement in project .
• Promote the adoption of industry best practices and innovative solutions.

People & Leadership Development

• Mentor and support junior team members developing future project leaders.
• Assist in recruitment and resource planning for project teams.
• Foster a highperformance culture ensuring team alignment with business objectives.
• Organize structured team meetings providing clear direction and feedback.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in managing Highways Infrastructure or Rail projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles contract administration and commercial controls.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word SharePoint) project management tools and digital systems.
• Experience in risk management contract negotiation and procurement processes.
• Relevant industry qualifications: SMSTS CSCS NEBOSH IOSH (preferred and will need to work towards).

Why join us:

Career Development Focus:Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities:Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment:Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package:Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:

23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UKbased grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

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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 age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion 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.