Construction Manager

Ground Control; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the delivery of hard and soft landscape construction projects across the region, overseeing Construction Managers and Site Managers, with a blend of office, on-site and home-based working.

You will drive safety, quality and operational excellence, manage budgets and client relationships, and develop high-performing teams to grow the regional programme and maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the construction industry, including experience operating at Construction Manager level.
• At least 3 years’ experience in landscape construction, civil engineering or a related sector.
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects through to completion.
• Experience managing multiple projects, teams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong leadership experience, including line management of managers.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including P&L ownership, CVRs, forecasting and margin management.
• Working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong client-facing, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-related software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver your own portfolio of commercial landscape construction projects from award to completion.
• Oversee the wider regional programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Manage resources, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex operational, commercial and contractual matters.
• Produce RAMS and ensure robust project planning and control.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

People development

Project delivery

Budgeting & forecasting

Safety & QA

Tools

MS Office

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

RAMS

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the successful delivery of hard and soft landscape construction projects while taking responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of a defined region. This is a key leadership role, combining hands‑on project delivery with regional accountability. You'll oversee a portfolio of projects ranging from £30,000 to £10 million, manage Construction Managers and Site Managers, drive business growth, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. This is a field‑based role, offering a combination of working from the office, on‑site across the region, and from your home address, providing flexibility while maintaining close engagement with projects, clients and operational teams.

• Lead, support and develop Construction Managers and Site Managers across the region.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching and development planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning to build high‑performing teams.
• Act as a role model for safety, quality and operational excellence.

Project & Operational Delivery

• Deliver your own portfolio of commercial landscape construction projects from award to completion.
• Oversee the wider regional programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Manage resources, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex operational, commercial and contractual matters.
• Produce RAMS and ensure robust project planning and control.

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Take ownership of regional and project‑level P&L performance.
• Manage CVRs, forecasting, cash flow and programme performance.
• Monitor variations and commercial opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities with the Operations Director.

Client Relationships & Business Growth

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the region.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, helping grow the regional order book.
• Support tenders, framework submissions and negotiated opportunities.
• Develop regional growth plans aligned with divisional objectives and future market opportunities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all teams and projects.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the construction industry, including experience operating at Construction Manager level.
• At least 3 years’ experience in landscape construction, civil engineering or a related sector.
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects through to completion.
• Experience managing multiple projects, teams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong leadership experience, including line management of managers.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including P&L ownership, CVRs, forecasting and margin management.
• Working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong client‑facing, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry‑related software.

Desirable

• Experience with PQQs, tenders and framework agreements.
• Business development and account growth experience.
• Leadership qualification such as ILM Level 3 or Level 5.

About You

You’re a commercially minded construction professional with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, build strong relationships at all levels, and are passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional projects and driving regional success.

Why Ground Control?

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a region within our growing LDE division, delivering landmark landscape construction projects while leading and developing high‑performing teams. Following the recent award of the £20 million North West DfE framework, alongside continued growth opportunities through established relationships with United Utilities and DfE frameworks, this role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping and expanding our presence across the region. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future growth of the business, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave