Contract Manager

What We’re Looking For

Location: Field based with access to Newark.

Salary: Competitive.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

• Vegetation/Arb experience

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering high-quality vegetation and Arboricultural projects? As a Contract Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our operations – driving project success, developing strong client relationships, and leading teams to deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible works.

• Project Management:
  Plan and coordinate works, managing teams and subcontractors while maintaining accurate project records.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
  Build strong relationships through regular communication, ensuring expectations are met and opportunities identified.
• Business Development:
  Work with the Business Development team to secure new projects and grow existing client partnerships.
• Financial Oversight:
  Manage budgets, costings, and invoicing to ensure projects remain profitable and compliant.
• Health, Safety & Compliance:
  Maintain high safety standards, ensure training and certifications are up to date, and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Leadership:
  Lead and support your team, providing clear direction, development, and effective day-to-day management.
• Reporting:
  Keep data and documentation accurate, up to date, and shared across the business.

• NPTC:
  Units 201, 202, and 203 (Chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting, and fell and process trees up to 380mm)
• First aid and forestry
• PTS
• SSSTS
• Highways passport
• Full driving licence
• Vegetation/Arb experience
• Contract Management
• Operative experience

• SMSTS
• IOSH – managing safely
• Must be able to work away from home from time to time.

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.

Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

• 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 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.

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 sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, 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.