Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee vegetation and arboricultural projects. You will lead teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project profitability while maintaining high safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in contract management and arboriculture with strong leadership skills. This permanent role is field based with competitive benefits, including a yearly bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and vegetation/arboricultural projects.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.
• Commitment to health, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate works, managing teams and subcontractors.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and ensure project profitability.
• Lead and support team members effectively.

Skills

NPTC: Units 201, 202, and 203

First aid and forestry

PTS

SSSTS

Highways passport

Full driving licence

Vegetation/Arb experience

Contract Management

Operative experience

Job description

Contract Manager

Location: Field based with access to Newark

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do:

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering high‑quality vegetation and arboricultural projects? As a Contract Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our operations – driving project success, developing strong client relationships, and leading teams to deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Plan and coordinate works, managing teams and subcontractors while maintaining accurate project records.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships through regular communication, ensuring expectations are met and opportunities identified.
• Business Development: Work with the Business Development team to secure new projects and grow existing client partnerships.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, costings, and invoicing to ensure projects remain profitable and compliant.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Maintain high safety standards, ensure training and certifications are up to date, and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Leadership: Lead and support your team, providing clear direction, development, and effective day‑to‑day management.
• Reporting: Keep data and documentation accurate, up to date, and shared across the business.

What we’re looking for:

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• NPTC: Units 201, 202, and 203 (Chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting, and fell and process trees up to 380mm)
• First aid and forestry
• PTS
• SSSTS
• Highways passport
• Full driving licence
• Vegetation/Arb experience
• Contract Management
• Operative experience

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• SMSTS
• IOSH – managing safely
• Must be able to work away from home from time to time.

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:

• 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.