Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Location: Nationwide with home office working

Salary: Competitive plus car and benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of de-vegetation arb and environmental projects for our Principal Contractor clients.

In this role you will lead teams manage project lifecycles and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. You will play a crucial role in supporting our commitment to sustainability while driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion ensuring that we keep the Principal Contractors informed of progress at all times as well as ensuring work is carried out safely efficiently and to a high standard.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in order to expand our project portfolio with both them and additional Principal Contractors
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation planning conditions and health & safety requirements.
• Manage project budgets schedules and resources effectively.
• Conduct site assessments and risk evaluations to develop safe and sustainable work plans.
• Work collaboratively with Ecologists Arborists and other specialists to ensure the best environmental outcomes.

What Were Looking For:

This is a nationwide role that will require travel as and when required as well as time working from home. We are flexible on the location of the right candidate as long as they have good access to motorway links both to the north and south.

• Proven experience in contract or construction management ideally within environmental de-vegetation or land management projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations ecological constraints and sustainability best practices.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and CDM (Construction Design & Management) regulations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A relevant qualification in construction management environmental science or a related field is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

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.