Contract Manager - Highways

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We are currently recruiting for a Contract Manager to join our Infrastructure team in the East Anglia region (highways Areas 6 & 8).

Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager you will contribute to the performance and growth of our infrastructure division and ensure that we exceed our clients expectations on safety quality and operational delivery. You will predominantly be involved in deveg but the work scope may potentially also include fencing and civils work.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Managing multiple Site Supervisors across the region to exceed client and internal KPIs

Assisting the Senior Contract Manager with the planning safety and quality of work

Surveying sites to evaluate workscope as well as planning overseeing and delivering effectively

Who are we looking for

To be ideal for this role you will have the following although training can be given to the right candidate:

Qualifications/experience in forestry horticulture arboriculture environment land use or a related discipline

Experience on Highways is also an advantage

Managerial and operational experience in a similar environment

The ability to lead and motivate

Effective influencing and negotiating skills

Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of tendering

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident

• We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
  
• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app

• A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options
  

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

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