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We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Contract Manager on an 18 month fixed term contract to join our Arb Rail & Infrastructure division, situated in and around the Cardiff area.
You will contribute to the performance and growth of the division and ensure that we exceed our client’s expectations on safety, quality and operational delivery.
The Contract Manager will predominantly be involved in arb & de-veg projects, but the work scope may potentially also include fencing and minor civils work.
Duties will include:
* Managing multiple Site Supervisors and sites to exceed client and internal KPIs
* Assist with the planning, safety, and quality of the works carried out
* Survey sites to evaluate work required and ensuring adequate resourcing to deliver
This is a field based role in the South Wales area. You will either be on site or working from home.
Who are we looking for?
This is a great opportunity for a change. You could be working as a manager on the rail side and looking for a change into de-veg work or you could be a strong Arb Manager looking for a move into rail. The candidate will ideally have had some, but not necessarily all, of the following:
* Relevant managerial and operational experience or equivalent relevant practical experience.
* Solid commercial acumen with experience of managing NEC contracts
* Previous experience in the rail industry
* Experienced in effectively leading teams
* Effective influencing and negotiating skills.
* Knowledge and strong commercial acumen of tendering
What we offer:
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment, and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:
* We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.
* Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
* We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident’.
* We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
* By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
* 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
Perks and Benefits:
* Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
* Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans.
* Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app.
* A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
* Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
* Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
* Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options.
How we work:
We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.
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