Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Location: Field-based across Ireland (hybrid home working and site visits)

Salary: Competitive plus car and bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Are you a seasoned Contract Manager looking for your next exciting opportunity Join Ground Control an award-winning external maintenance and environmental business as we grow our footprint across Ireland.

This is your chance to lead from the frontmanaging key contracts developing high-performing teams and building long-term client relationships in a role where no two days are the same.

What Youll Be Doing:

As a Contract Manager with Ground Control youll take full responsibility for the operational delivery of arboriculture utility contracts across your region managing trees and vegetation around power lines and pylons. You will:

• Oversee contract performancedelivering projects safely on time and within budget

• Act as the main liaison for our clients maintaining excellent relationships and swiftly resolving any issues

• Lead support and develop your team of Project Managers Coordinators and Trainees

• Manage financial performance including forecasting profit and loss and hitting revenue targets

• Ensure strict compliance with health safety and environmental standards

• Identify and pursue growth opportunities across your contracts

What Were Looking For:

Youll ideally come from an Arboriculture Forestry Grounds Maintenance or Horticulture background but were equally keen to hear from you if you have experience managing high-profile clients and contracts in other field-based service sectors.

Youll also bring:

• Proven experience in contract and financial management as well as team leadership

• Confidence using MS Office GIS systems Power BI and contract management software

• Strong communication relationship-building and negotiation skills

• A proactive mindset and a passion for driving growth and continuous improvement

This is a field-based role across Ireland so flexibility to travel and spend time on-site is key with the added benefit of home working when not on the road. A driving licence is 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 UK-based 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.