Overview
Contract Manager role at Ground Control (NI around Co Armagh and Co Antrim with occasional travel to ROI).
Location: NI around Co Armagh and Co Antrim with occasional travel to ROI
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company delivering services to over 50,000 commercial properties across the UK and Ireland.
What you’ll do
You will lead the execution of multiple grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring high quality contract performance, health and safety compliance, and excellent service delivery and efficiency. You will also lead, manage and develop field teams and directly employed staff, and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to extend services on existing or new sites.
* Oversee the day-to-day management and performance of multiple grounds maintenance contracts
* Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
* Identify, price and supervise additional works on existing grounds maintenance sites to achieve extra works targets
* Lead and manage operational teams, ensuring staff are trained, motivated, and equipped to deliver top-tier services
* Recruit additional field teams and directly employed staff into your region when required to increase operational output
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and quality requirements
* Develop a proactive approach to client engagement, building strong relationships with clients and customers
* Undertake regular site visits to uphold quality standards
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience at Contract Manager level within the grounds maintenance industry
* Previous experience supervising or leading teams across multiple sites
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with experience in fostering client relationships
* Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards
* Problem-solving ability and a proactive, results-driven attitude
* Full driving license and willingness to travel to different sites as required
Career Development
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.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible working options
* 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays
* Yearly bonus scheme and share options
* Employee Recognition Scheme
About 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, and electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are 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.
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