Rail & Arboriculture Contracts Manager

Contract Manager

Location: Remote National Travel

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday

Are you an experienced and detaildriven project leader with a passion for safety structure and seamless delivery Were looking for a Contract Manager Mechanical Arboriculture to join our growing team and take charge of full project lifecycles across the UK.

In this dynamic role youll manage everything from initial client enquiry to final project closeoutensuring work is delivered efficiently safely and within budget. This is a clientfacing role that blends technical oversight regulatory compliance and operational coordination.

What Youll Be Doing

Client Engagement & Site Assessment

Respond to incoming enquiries (phone/email) and schedule site visits.

Conduct onsite assessments and complete hazard evaluations.

Tendering & Quoting

Prepare detailed costing sheets and quotations factoring in haulage contractors and accommodation.

Submit competitive tenders within set timeframes.

Project Setup & Resource Planning

Coordinate logistics and ensure operational readiness for project delivery.

Documentation & Compliance

Prepare RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) for client approval.

Produce all necessary compliance documentation (e.g. LOLER PUWER Lifting/ALO plans Allocation Sheets).

Oversee plant servicing maintenance and ensure sitebased compliance tasks are completed daily.

Project Delivery & Oversight

Maintain regular communication with clients and internal teams throughout delivery.

Monitor progress manage changes and ensure alignment with safety and financial targets.

Closeout & Reporting

Ensure projects are properly signed off and all financials are reconciled upon completion.

What Were Looking For

Proven experience in project or contract management (ideally in arboriculture rail construction or mechanical sectors).

Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Solid understanding of regulatory compliance including RAMS LOLER and PUWER.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

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.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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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.

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