Senior Contract Manager

Salary:
Competitive

Contract Type:
Full time, permanent (or equivalent)

Typical

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (or equivalent)

Location:
South Wales

The Senior Contract Manager will take full ownership of the project lifecycle, with a strong focus on client engagement and building lasting client relationships. You will ensure all projects comply with health, safety, and environmental standards while maintaining financial control and delivering within budget. The role requires an innovative mindset to drive continuous improvement across project works. You will lead a team of contract managers and planners, ensuring high-quality delivery, proactively managing challenges, and fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

• Lead and mentor a team of Contract and Planning Managers, driving development, collaboration, and high performance.
• Build and maintain client relationships, manage complex issues, and support business growth.
• Oversee project delivery, finances, and budgets, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to high standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all sites.
• Support business development, tendering, and resourcing, including equipment and subcontractor management.
• Drive process improvement, technology use, and reporting to enhance efficiency and project visibility.
• Manage regional projects, including sign-off on key decisions and maintaining accreditations.

• Successful delivery of complex regional projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Strong, lasting client relationships and expanded business opportunities.
• A motivated, skilled, and high-performing contract and planning team.
• Robust compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects.
• Clear, insightful reporting and improved processes that drive efficiency and innovation.
• Contribution to the growth and reputation of the business through strategic decision-making and business development.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• 5+ years working within the rail industry or similar.
• 5+ years management experience within a similar industry.
• Industry knowledge of arboriculture and/or rail.
• Working with different stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence - travel required.

• Experience working in a manual role within the industry or similar.
• Holds COSS and SMSTS qualification, however training will be provided.
• HSQE Qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH.

• Competitive salary:
  Reflective of your experience and the seniority of the role.
• Pension scheme:
  Helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Performance‑linked bonus:
  Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
• Recognition schemes:
  Celebrate great work through our company‑wide recognition programmes.
• Private GP service:
  Fast, convenient access to private GP appointments when you need them.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.