Senior Contract Manager Arboriculture in Rail Milton Keynes

Senior Contract Manager

Location: Central

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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What you'll do:

The Senior Contract Manager has overall responsibility of the project lifecycle, with a key focus on client management and building client networks. Ensuring full compliance on sites, including health and safety, and environmental requirements. Strong understanding of managing finances and budgets, and promoting an innovative approach to project works. Managing a team of contract managers and planners to ensure high quality works are being completed and managing issues effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• 5+ years working within the rail industry or similar
• 5+ years management experience within a similar industry
• Industry knowledge of arboriculture and/or rail
• Working with different stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence - travel required

What we're looking for:

• Experience working in a manual role within the industry or similar.
• Holds COSS and SMSTS qualification, however training will be provided.
• HSQE Qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH

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.

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.