Project Manager
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Field based in the East Midlands (Derby & Coventry)
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a Project Manager to support the Contract Delivery Manager in the Arb Utility division at Ground Control. You will manage the operation for an assigned programme of tree works around power lines and pylons in the East Midlands area. Your role involves driving programme delivery for both self and contract KPI targets and supervising our tree cutting teams.
As a field‑based role you will spend approximately 3‑4 days in the field and 1‑2 days working from home. A valid driving licence is required as you will be driving to rural locations regularly.
You will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service and profitability. Drive consistency and innovation through everything you do to ensure Ground Control are the best at what we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for outputs and performance within your projects, measured against safety, quality, production, budget, required timings and client satisfaction.
- Ensure efficient communication with your assigned office‑based Project Coordinator and take relevant action to ensure projects are processed in good time for smooth delivery.
- Provide timely and effective reporting and communication to your Contract Delivery Manager.
- Ensure your assigned tree cutting teams have a suitable work bank and are being fully utilised across the wider contract.
- Update and manage the relevant programmes of work as well as planning checklists and all similar programmes for your project and assigned teams.
- Swiftly resolve any delayed spans that require client involvement to gain consent.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proficient and competent IT usage.
- Well‑developed team management and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and balance demands from numerous sources to meet all stakeholder needs.
- Excellent customer service.
Preferable experience: basic field‑based experience in the Arb industry, surveying, installation engineering, or ex‑armed forces. Any tree or horticulture related experience from a practical or project‑management perspective would be a benefit but is not essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience.
- Performance‑linked bonus: opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
- Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future.
- Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work.
- Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support.
- Life insurance – providing added peace of mind.
- Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing.
- Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
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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