Contract Manager

Location: This role is ideal for someone based in Northwest who loves variety and adventure as you’ll work between sites in the field and home. Warrington, Northwich or Macclesfield are preferred locations

Salary: Competitive + Company vehicle

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (with occasional staying away to meet business needs)

What you’ll do:

As a Contract Manager, you’ll oversee the vital work of maintaining grounds, trees, and vegetation around along rivers as well as reservoirs, water and sewage works. Reporting to the Contract Delivery Manager, you’ll ensure every project meets our exceptional standards in safety, environment, quality, customer service, and profitability.

Key responsibilities;

You’ll be the driving force behind our operations, responsible for:

• Crafting and maintaining schedules for planned works.
• Conducting site visits, pricing, and quoting for projects.
• Building and nurturing strong client relationships through meetings and clear communication.
• Overseeing budgets and P&L accounts.
• Upholding high health and safety standards with thorough risk assessments and method statements.
• Anticipating and mitigating project risks to ensure smooth delivery.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a proactive Supervisor, Site manager or junior Contract manager with a proven track record within the Arb or de-vegetation industry. You’ll thrive here if you have:

• Hands-on experience in tree and vegetation clearance.
• Expertise in contract management within the sector.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams and drive results.
• Sharp commercial acumen to manage budgets and optimize resources.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to safety, integrity, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
  
  

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re 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 50,000 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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