Contract Delivery Manager

UKund Control; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company in Newark on Trent is seeking a Contract Delivery Manager to oversee high-quality vegetation and arboricultural projects. This role involves managing project delivery, building client relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in contract management and arboriculture. This position offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Employee support services

Free gym memberships

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects and leading teams.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee projects ensuring safe and high-quality delivery.
• Build client and stakeholder relationships to drive business growth.
• Monitor budgets and ensure profitability of projects.

Skills

NPTC Units 201, 202, and 203

First Aid

Vegetation/Arboriculture experience

Contract management experience

Operative experience

Job description

Contract Delivery Manager – Mechanical Arboriculture

Location: Field-based, with access to Newark

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

About the Role

Ready to step up from hands‑on arboriculture to leading project delivery? As a Contract Delivery Manager, you’ll oversee high‑quality vegetation and arboricultural projects, ensuring smooth delivery, strong client relationships, and effective team leadership. This role combines fieldwork with hybrid working – spending time on‑site when needed while enjoying the flexibility of home‑based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and oversee projects, managing teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, on‑time, and high‑quality delivery.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring expectations are met and identifying opportunities for further work.
• Business Development Support: Collaborate with the Business Development team to secure new projects and grow existing client partnerships.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, costings, and invoicing to ensure projects are profitable and compliant.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Maintain high safety standards, ensure all certifications are current, and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Leadership: Lead, support, and develop your team, providing clear direction and day‑to‑day management.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate project data and documentation, ensuring transparency across the business.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• NPTC Units 201, 202, and 203 (chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting, felling/process trees up to 380mm)
• First Aid and Forestry
• PTS & SSSTS
• Highways Passport
• Full Driving Licence
• Vegetation/Arboriculture experience
• Contract management experience
• Operative experience

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• SMSTS
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Willingness to work away from home occasionally

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.

Competitive Package Details

• 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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Equal Opportunities Statement

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.