Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: London – Hampstead
Salary: Competitive
Lead from the front. Deliver quality outdoor spaces.
You take pride in running a safe, organised, and productive site. You know how to coordinate teams delivering hard landscaping, groundworks, drainage and public realm projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations across hard landscaping and public realm projects within our Landscape, Design and Energy division. Projects range from prestigious play areas and parks to SuDS schemes, swales, and cemetery developments, often combining groundworks, drainage and high‑quality external works.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered on time.
What you’ll do
Site Management
Oversee day‑to‑day site operations, coordinating labour, materials and plant to ensure works progress according to programme. Support the Construction Manager with site logistics and manage one or multiple sites depending on project scale.
Team Leadership
Supervise site teams and subcontractors, providing clear direction, setting daily priorities and ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
Project Delivery
Manage delivery of hard landscaping, groundworks and drainage works, including elements such as play area construction, pathways, paving, structures, SuDS features and external works.
Site Compliance
Ensure all required site documentation (permits, RAMS and H&S paperwork) is in place before work begins. Carry out regular site inspections and maintain accurate site records.
HSQE
Promote a strong safety culture on site. Conduct quality inspections, report hazards and near‑misses, and ensure works meet company and client standards.
Planning & Coordination
Plan team workloads, coordinate deliveries and subcontractors, and ensure works are progressing in line with programme.
Client Communication
Maintain positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress and escalating issues when required.
Systems & Reporting
Use systems such as Microsoft Office, Skillco and Safety Culture to record site progress, inspections and health & safety information.
What You’ll Get
* Opportunity to deliver high‑quality prestigious landscaping and public realm projects
* Responsibility for managing interesting outdoor environments such as parks, play areas and SuDS schemes
* The chance to lead and develop site teams
* Support from experienced Construction Managers and operational teams
* A role where your leadership directly influences site safety, quality and project success
* Competitive salary and benefits package
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience managing sites delivering hard landscaping, utilities, groundworks or external works
* Experience working on projects such as hard landscaping construction, drainage or SuDS works
* Valid CSCS and SMSTS
* Strong understanding of Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS)
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and site compliance
* Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.
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