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
Site Manager
Location: Field base between Glasgow and Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive + vehicle
Contract Type: Permanent
What you’ll do:
We're seeking a dynamic Site Manager to enhance our Rail and Infrastructure team. In this pivotal role, you'll support the Contracts Manager in overseeing various arboriculture projects across Scotland. Your expertise will be instrumental in propelling our projects forward, making previous arboriculture experience essential.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in arboriculture who is now looking to step away from being hands-on and move into a more supervisory position—offering the perfect next step for experienced professionals ready to lead from the front.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with the contract manager to oversee daily operations and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols on-site through regular audits and inspections.
* Maintain efficiency and agility in managing fluctuating workloads while offering guidance and support to field based teams to enhance cohesion and productivity.
* Skilfully price work and execute projects, delivering results that exceed expectations, while simultaneously leading the thorough scoping of sites, meticulously assessing project requirements and constraints.
* Develop comprehensive task briefs to provide clear direction and alignment with project objectives, and engage with clients to address concerns and maintain satisfaction.
* Effectively manage working hours to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel on-site, and strategically plan possessions to minimise disruptions and maximise efficiency.
* Oversee the seamless execution of projects, promptly addressing any issues that arise to ensure project continuity and quality.
What we’re looking for:
* Essential: Experience in Arb & De-vegetation pricing of works
* Desirable: Rail experience
* We are particularly welcoming applications from existing Site Managers possessing SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, First Aid plus F and COSS.
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.
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