Junior Project Manager

UKund Control; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A grounds maintenance company is seeking a Junior Project Manager for field-based work in the East Midlands. You’ll manage the delivery of tree works around power lines and pylons, ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have field experience, particularly in arboriculture or similar disciplines. This position offers professional growth opportunities, a competitive package, and a collaborative work environment, perfect for those eager to make an impact and grow their careers.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Free Flu Jabs

Online private GP Service

National gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Basic field-based experience; experienced preferred in Arb industry, surveying, or engineering.
• Ability to prioritize workload and balance demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage project outputs and performance.
• Ensure efficient communication with Project Coordinator.
• Conduct timely reporting to the Contract Delivery Manager.
• Manage work bank for tree cutting teams.
• Update and manage programs of work and planning checklists.
• Resolve client involvement for delayed spans.

Skills

Negotiation skills

IT proficiency

Team management

Excellent customer service

Job description

Junior Project Manager - field based

Location: Field based in the East Midlands

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do

We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to support the Contract Delivery Manager in the Arb Utility division at Ground Control. You will be responsible for managing the operation for an assigned programme of tree works around power lines and pylons in the East Midlands area. You will take responsibility for driving the programme delivery for both self, contract KPI targets and our tree cutting teams.

This is a field-based role with approximately 3/4 days in the field and 1/2 days based at home. You will need a driving licence as you will be driving to rural locations on a regular basis.

You will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service and profitability. Drive consistency and innovation through everything you do to ensure Ground Control are the best at what we do!

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for outputs and performance within your projects, measured against safety, quality, production, budget, required timings and client satisfaction.
• Ensure efficient communication with your assigned office based Project Coordinator and relevant action taken to ensure projects are processed in good time for smooth and efficient delivery.
• Timely and effective reporting and communication through to your Contract Delivery Manager.
• Ensure your assigned tree cutting teams have a suitable work bank and are being fully utilised across the wider contract.
• Update and manage the relevant programmes of work as well as planning checklists and all similar programmes for your project and assigned teams.
• Swift resolving any delayed spans that need client involvement to gain consent.

What we're looking for

This a great role for someone with basic field-based experience. This could be within the Arb industry but we would also be interested to hear from field-based Surveyors or Installation Engineers or ex Armed forces who are looking for a change of industry.

Any tree or horticulture related experience from a practical or project management perspective would be a benefit but if definitely not essential

To be successful in this role, you must also have:

• Practiced and strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficient and competent IT.
• Well-developed team management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and balance demands from numerous sources to ensure that all stakeholder needs are met.
• Excellent Customer Service.

You will need a driving licence as you will be driving to rural locations on a regular basis. Full training will be provided.

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:
  • 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.