Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
Human Nature - At Its Best Senior Contract Manager Location: Crawley Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday _________________________________________________________________________ Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a skilled and dedicated Senior Contract Manager to join our team.
If you are passionate about grounds maintenance, have strong contract management experience or experience running your own grounds maintenance business, and are ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect role for you!
What you'll do: You'll play a key role in leading the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring high quality contract performance, health and safety compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of service delivery and efficiency.
You will also lead, manage and develop both our field teams and directly employed staff, along with fostering and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying any new opportunities to extend our services either on existing or new sites.
Key Responsibilities: Mentoring junior contract managers Assisting regional operations director with projects Responsible for bigger pricing jobs Budgets & P&L Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of multiple grounds maintenance contracts Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards Identify, price and supervise additional works on existing grounds maintenance sites to achieve extra works targets Lead and manage operational teams, ensuring staff are trained, motivated, and equipped to deliver top-tier services Recruit additional field teams and directly employed staff into your region when required to increase operational output Plan work schedules for optimal efficiency, overseeing resource allocation Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and quality requirements Develop a proactive approach to client engagement, building strong relationships with clients and customers alike.
Undertake regular site visits to uphold quality standards.
What we're looking for: Proven experience at a Senior Contract Manager Level, within the grounds maintenance industry Previous experience managing or leading teams across multiple sites Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with previous experience in fostering client relationships.
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards Problem-solving ability and a proactive, results-driven attitude Full driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required 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 with the freedom to manage and grow your own region.
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.
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