Contract Delivery Manager - EA

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We currently have opportunities for a Contract Delivery Manager based in the West Midlands supporting the Environment Agency contract for delivery of Grounds Trees and Vegetation Management. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager you will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety environment quality customer service and profitability.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Completion of projects on time and to the agreed quality standards
• Ensure budgeted margins are improved on projects
• Management of Subcontractors and Direct Labour
• Ensuring all works adhere to the required Health and Safety standards.
• Allocation of resources including plant equipment and materials
• Delivering on a wide range of projects in line with our Health and Safety Quality and Environmental standards.
• Undertake safety and quality site inspections and audits.
• Client communication and relationship building
• Mentoring and coaching of staff.
• Identify and act on business development opportunities.
• Collaboration and Liaison with other departments and colleagues within Ground Control
• Pricing of a variety of works such as tree works Invasive treatment flailing weed cutting fencing and planting.
• Identifying resource gaps and bringing in new teams where needed

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident

• We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app

• A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options
  

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

Who are we looking for

The projects that this role would be responsible for are based within the West Midlands area so the applicant must be prepared to travel throughout the region. We are looking for a hardworking experienced contracts delivery manager with previous experience in vegetation management and working within CDM. It would be ideal to have the below skills but training can be given to the right candidate.

Experience in managing or supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Great communication skills including stakeholder engagement.

Strong organisational skills to prioritise workload.

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Understanding of Health & Safety precautions

Previous management experience

Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.

Experience in managing P&Ls

The ability to create RAMS for works that are taking place.

Experience in pricing all types of veg management works.

Competent in using excel Word power Bi

IOSH/NEBOSH

SMSTS

Background in Arboriculture (desirable)

Experience delivering works located in or around water.

Full driving licence (essential)

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