Contract Manager

Ground Control; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning environmental services company in the UK seeks a Contract Manager to oversee contract performance and lead field-based operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring safe and high-quality service delivery in Arboriculture and Grounds Maintenance. Candidates should have significant experience in financial management, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing with length of service

Yearly bonus scheme & share options

Robust pension scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Free flu jabs and online private GP service

Subsidised national gym memberships

2 personal choice volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management including P&L.
• Exceptional planning skills with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Confidence with MS Office and other software tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract performance ensuring work is delivered safely and on time.
• Act as the main client liaison maintaining strong relationships.
• Manage financial performance forecasting profits and losses.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

GIS Systems

Power BI

Contract management tools

Job description

Contract Manager

Location: Bury St Edmunds and Surrounding Areas

Salary: Competitive company car annual bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

What you'll do

Are you an experienced Contract Manager ready to take the next step in your career within the Environmental sector? Join Ground Control an award-winning external maintenance and environmental services company and lead field-based operations across Suffolk in a role where no two days are the same.

You will oversee vegetation management and tree surgery contracts around pylons and power lines 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 Contract Management experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities or similar field-based service industries. This is a field-based role across Bury St Edmunds & Suffolk with the flexibility to work from home when not on-site so a full UK driving licence is required.

You’ll also bring

• Proven experience in financial management including P&L
• Exceptional planning skills with the ability to see the solutions to the bigger picture problems
• 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 with the ability to influence at different levels
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

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 including:

• 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.

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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1