Senior Project Manager

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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 have also been awarded a `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.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support the Contract Delivery Manager in the Arb Utility division at Ground Control. You will be responsible for managing the operation for an assigned programme of tree works in Purfleet Southend and the surrounding areas. You will take responsibility for driving the programme delivery for both self, contract KPI targets and our tree cutting teams. In addition, you will take a key role in mentoring and guiding the more junior members of the team.

This is a field-based role with approximately 3 days in the field and 2 days based at home

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!

What you will achieve;

• 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 Project Coordinator and relevant action taken to ensure projects are processed in good time for smooth and efficient project delivery on all projects.
• Timely and effective reporting and communication through 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 Work Programme, SD Programme, Held Up Programme, Planning checklists and all similar programmes for your project and assigned teams.
• Satisfactorily resolving any Held-Up spans that need client resolution to obtain consent.

Who are we looking for?

This a great role for someone with a basic general project management understanding who would like to move into a completely different environmental sector and expand their skills further.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Practiced and strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficient and competent IT.
• Well-developed team management and organisational skills, experience in managing a small team as well as providing coaching to this team
• Ability to prioritise workload and balance demands from numerous sources to ensure that all stakeholder needs are met.
• Excellent Customer Service.

Any previous experience within the Environmental services sector would be useful but is not essential.

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 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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