Site Manager (Waterways)

Ground Control; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a Site Manager to join their Rail & Infrastructure division in Birmingham. The role involves leading teams, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering projects on time. Candidates should have extensive experience in site management, particularly within rail or infrastructure contexts. This position offers career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including holiday, pension, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within rail, infrastructure, or civils environments.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in arboriculture or de-vegetation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Field Teams, Subcontractors, and Direct Labour to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.
• Audit and inspect all teams at least every three months, ensuring 100% compliance across all site documentation.
• Support the Contract Manager to achieve project delivery and gross profit targets.
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, addressing any slippage through clear communication and robust action plans.
• Mentor and upskill operational teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with site and office teams, ensuring key business updates and safety messages are understood and acted on.

Skills

Proven experience as a Site Manager within rail, infrastructure, or civils environments

Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Experience in arboriculture or de-vegetation projects

Job description

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Site Manager - Rail & Infrastructure

Location: West Midlands/Birmingham

Contract Type: Permanent

We`re looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Rail & Infrastructure division at Ground Control. You`ll lead by example, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple sites while upholding our company values and delivering outstanding results for our clients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Field Teams, Subcontractors, and Direct Labour to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.
• Audit and inspect all teams at least every three months, ensuring 100% compliance across all site documentation.
• Support the Contract Manager to achieve project delivery and gross profit targets.
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, addressing any slippage through clear communication and robust action plans.
• Mentor and upskill operational teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with site and office teams, ensuring key business updates and safety messages are understood and acted on.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within rail, infrastructure, or civils environments.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in arboriculture or de-vegetation projects
• This is a great opportunity for a confident, proactive leader who takes pride in maintaining high standards and ensuring safe, efficient delivery.

Join Ground Control and help shape the future of safe, sustainable infrastructure.

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.

#INDHP 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.

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