Contract Manager / Project Manager

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Are you an experienced Contract Manager or Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our team, managing the Area East SDF National Highways Contract and other key contracts. Based in the Anglia region, this role offers the chance to oversee a diverse portfolio of works spanning Anglia, the East and West Midlands, the Southwest, Southeast, and London.

As a vital member of our team, you will work closely with Business Development, Site Managers, and Supervisors, conducting site surveys, evaluating the scope of work, and managing tender submissions. You`ll develop comprehensive project plans, oversee budgets, and ensure that all projects meet contract, commercial, and sustainability requirements. Your ability to cultivate strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders will be key to your success.

This position offers a hybrid working model, with a mix of home, office, and site work, including occasional night shifts for site visits. If you`re ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers both challenge and reward, we`d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead site surveys, tender submissions, and project planning in collaboration with key stakeholders.

- Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and ensure projects meet contractual and sustainability requirements.

- Oversee smooth execution across engineering, design, procurement, and construction teams.

- Cultivate strong internal and external relationships, ensuring timely communication and progress updates.

- Identify and mitigate risks, while driving innovation and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.Qualifications and Experience:

- Proven experience in managing transportation or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management practices, with a focus on sustainability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and risk management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and digital systems (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
- SMSTS qualification and CSCS Card required; NEBOSH qualification preferred or to be attained.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:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• 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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