Assistant Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant Project Manager Utility Arboriculture
Location: Cambridge & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday
Do you thrive outdoors and have a knack for leading teams and delivering complex projects with precision
What youll do:
Ground Control is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic Utility Arboriculture division. This isnt a desk job youll be in the field managing vegetation clearance projects that support the safety and resilience of the UKs power infrastructure.
Youll lead the charge in ensuring that our field teams are empowered efficient and consistently delivering topquality work across your region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinating and managing tree cutting and vegetation clearance works around powerlines
- Driving performance and efficiency across field teams ensuring KPIs are met or exceeded
- Planning work programmes overseeing budgets ensuring safety compliance and maintaining quality standards
- Supporting surveyor development and resolving issues related to land access TPOs SSSIs and consent
- Managing and mentoring junior staff to grow future leaders
- Maintaining accurate reporting and client communication
- Auditing works and improving operational practices for safety environmental and customer excellence
What were looking for:
- Experience in a field operations utilities environmental or vegetation management setting
- Strong team management and coordination skills
- Practical understanding of project planning and budget oversight
- A proactive approach to solving challenges and managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency in IT tools for scheduling reporting and communication
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
- Any experience in tree work horticulture or arboriculture is a plus but not essential
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
