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
Construction Manager🌿
📍Location: Weston-Super-Mare
💰Salary: Competitive
📅Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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Help us shape exceptional landscapes and spaces that make a positive impact on people and the planet 🌍
We’re looking for an experienced Construction Manager to deliver commercial hard and soft landscaping projects worth up to £2 million. You’ll lead talented teams, keep projects running smoothly, build great client relationships, and take pride in work that leaves a lasting legacy.
What you’ll do:
👷♂️ Lead & Motivate – Manage and mentor site managers & Field Teams (3–20 people).
📊 Own the Numbers – Track project P&L, price works, and negotiate with suppliers.
🦺 Keep It Safe – Ensure full Health & Safety compliance and manage RAMS.
🏗 Deliver Excellence – Complete projects on time, to budget, and to the highest quality.
📅Plan & Organise – Allocate resources (plant, equipment, materials) effectively
🤝 Build Relationships – Be the main point of contact for clients & identify growth opportunities.
What You'll Bring:
Essential:
🏗 3+ years’ construction project management experience (small to large commercial projects).
🌱 3+ years’ horticultural/landscaping experience (qualifications or site knowledge).
🎯 Proven record of delivering projects as Principal Contractor to completion.
🛠 Qualifications: Black/Gold CSCS NVQ, SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid, Pro-Qual Level 4, full driving licence.
💻 Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable:
📐 Familiarity with Union Square or Bluebeam.
🏅 NEBOSH/IOSH certification.
🚗 Flexibility to travel to varied project locations.
Who You Are:
Calm under pressure 🧘♂️
Adaptable & resilient 🔄
A collaborative leader 🤝
Organised & solutions-focused 📂
Passionate about creating spaces that improve communities 💚
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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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.