Contract Manager

Ground Control; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in contract and financial management and strong leadership skills. You will lead a dedicated team while overseeing contract performance and maintaining client relationships. This role offers competitive salary, a company vehicle, and generous benefits including career development and holiday package.

Benefits

Career Development opportunities

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Company vehicle & fuel card

Robust pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

2 paid volunteering days each year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract and financial management.
• Strong team leadership and people development skills.
• Confidence using MS Office, GIS systems, Power BI, and contract management tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Act as the main client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues quickly.
• Lead and develop your team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and Trainees.
• Manage financial performance, including forecasting, profit and loss, and revenue targets.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Operational excellence

Tools

MS Office

GIS systems

Power BI

Contract management tools

Job description

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Contract Manager - Cambridge & Surrounding Areas

Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive + company car + annual bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

About the Role

Are you an experienced Contract Manager ready to take the next step in your career?

Join Ground Control, an award-winning external maintenance and environmental services company, and lead operations across Cambridgeshire in a role where no two days are the same.

You`ll oversee vegetation management contracts around power lines and pylons, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your leadership, operational, and client management skills in a business committed to sustainability and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contract performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Act as the main client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues quickly
• Lead and develop your team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and Trainees
• Manage financial performance, including forecasting, profit and loss, and revenue targets
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects

What We`re Looking For

We`d love to hear from you if you have experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities, or similar field-based service industries.

You`ll also bring:

• Proven experience in contract and financial management
• Strong team leadership and people development skills
• Confidence using MS Office, GIS systems, Power BI, and contract management tools
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

This is a field-based role across Cambridgeshire, with the flexibility to work from home when not on-site.

Full UK driving licence required.

Why Join Ground Control?

We`re more than just a grounds maintenance company - we`re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive environmental impact.

What we offer:

• Career Development: Access to our GC Leadership Academy, training programs, professional accreditations, and higher education support.
• Competitive Package:
• 23 days` holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme and share options
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Robust pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing benefits: Medigold employee support, free flu jabs, online private GP service
• 2 paid volunteering days each year

Apply Now

If you`re an experienced Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we`d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help Ground Control deliver greener, safer, and more sustainable environments across the UK.

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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.