Contract Manager

Ground Control; Hartford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK seeks an experienced Contract Manager to oversee operations in Cambridgeshire. This role involves managing contracts and client relationships, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a background in relevant field-based services, strong leadership capabilities, and effective communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Career Development programs

Competitive Package

23 days' holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Company vehicle & fuel card

Robust pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

2 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based service industries required.
• Strong team leadership skills are essential.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract performance and ensure timely, safe delivery.
• Act as main client liaison to maintain strong relationships.
• Lead team development for Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Manage forecasting, profit and loss, and revenue targets.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities

Proven experience in contract and financial management

Strong team leadership and people development skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities

Proactive mindset with passion for continuous improvement

Confidence using MS Office, GIS systems, Power BI

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications & Desired Experience

• Experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities, or similar field-based service industries.
• 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. If you're an experienced Contract Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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‑opportunity 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.

Benefits

• 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.