Junior Project Manager

UKund Control; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support operations in the East Midlands. This field-based role requires driving to various rural locations and involves managing a tree works programme. Ideal candidates will have field experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for customer service. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities, holiday, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Employee support services

Subsidised gym memberships

Personal choice volunteering days

Qualifications

• Basic field-based experience in any related industry.
• Ability to prioritize workload from various demands.
• Experience in tree or horticulture-related tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation for assigned tree works programme.
• Ensure communication and coordination with the Project Coordinator.
• Report to the Contract Delivery Manager effectively.
• Manage work allocation for tree cutting teams.
• Resolve any delays needing client involvement swiftly.

Skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

IT competency

Team management skills

Organisational skills

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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.

Driving licence requirement:

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: 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

About 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.

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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.