Contract Delivery Manager

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Join Our Inland Waterways Team as a Contract Delivery Manager.

Are you ready to lead from the front and make an impact on our waterways? Ground Control Ltd is growing, and we’re offering a unique opportunity to join our Inland Waterways team in Southwest Midlands.

As a Contract Delivery Manager, you’ll oversee the vital work of maintaining grounds, trees, and vegetation along rivers and embankments. Some projects will challenge your leadership with highly mechanized machinery and large-scale operations. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you’ll ensure every project meets our exceptional standards in safety, environment, quality, customer service, and profitability.

Your Role

You’ll be the driving force behind our operations, responsible for:

• Crafting and maintaining schedules for planned works.
• Conducting site visits, pricing, and quoting for projects.
• Building and nurturing strong client relationships through meetings and clear communication.
• Managing NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Overseeing budgets and P&L accounts.
• Upholding high health and safety standards with thorough risk assessments and method statements.
• Anticipating and mitigating project risks to ensure smooth delivery.
• Leading a dynamic team: managing one Contract Manager and 5+ field teams (subcontractors).
• Addressing resource gaps and bringing in the best talent when needed.
  
  

What You’ll Bring;

We’re looking for a proactive leader with a proven track record in contract management within the Arb industry. You’ll thrive here if you have:

• Hands-on experience in tree and vegetation clearance.
• Expertise in contract management within the sector.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams and drive results.
• Sharp commercial acumen to manage budgets and optimize resources.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to safety, integrity, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
  
  

Location:

This role spans multiple contracts across the country, ideal for someone based in Southwest Midlands who loves variety and adventure as you’ll work between sites in the field and home.

Why Ground Control Ltd?

At Ground Control, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We’re pioneers in creating eco-friendly solutions and fostering a supportive, growth-focused environment. With diverse contracts and exciting growth opportunities, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping our future—and yours.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging 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 ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.
• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit 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 the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, 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. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

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