Rail & Arboriculture Contracts Manager Mechanised Arboriculture · Newark ·

UKund Control; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contract Manager – Mechanical Arboriculture to oversee project lifecycles across the UK. This role involves managing client inquiries, ensuring compliance, and delivering projects efficiently. With opportunities for career development and a collaborative culture, this position is ideal for experienced project leaders.

Benefits

Career Development

Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or contract management, preferably in arboriculture, rail, construction, or mechanical sectors.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance including RAMS, LOLER, and PUWER.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage client inquiries and oversee project lifecycles.
• Prepare cost sheets, quotations, and submit tenders.
• Ensure compliance with safety and financial targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Contract Manager

Location: Remote - National Travel

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented project leader with a passion for safety, structure, and seamless delivery? We are seeking a Contract Manager – Mechanical Arboriculture to join our expanding team and oversee full project lifecycles across the UK.

This role involves managing client inquiries through to project completion, ensuring efficient, safe, and budget-conscious delivery. It combines technical oversight, regulatory compliance, and operational coordination in a client-facing capacity.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Site Assessment: Respond to inquiries, schedule site visits, conduct assessments, and hazard evaluations.
• Tendering & Quoting: Prepare cost sheets, quotations, and submit tenders timely.
• Project Setup & Resource Planning: Coordinate logistics and ensure operational readiness.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare RAMS, compliance documentation (LOLER, PUWER, etc.), and oversee plant maintenance and site compliance tasks.
• Project Delivery & Oversight: Maintain communication, monitor progress, manage changes, and ensure safety and financial targets are met.
• Closeout & Reporting: Finalize projects, sign-offs, and reconcile financials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or contract management, preferably in arboriculture, rail, construction, or mechanical sectors.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance including RAMS, LOLER, and PUWER.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

• Career Development: Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development including our GC Leadership Academy.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly expanding company with a dynamic team.
• Collaborative Culture: Supportive and innovative work environment where contributions are valued.
• Competitive Benefits: Salary, flexible working, holidays, bonus scheme, pension, health support, gym memberships, recognition scheme, and volunteering days.

About Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company established in 1973, offering services nationwide including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, arboriculture, and EV charging installations.

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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.