Rail Senior Contracts Manager
Rail Senior Contracts Manager
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Ground Control is the UKs largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping company. We are a values centred business creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all. We are the contractor of choice for many wellknown private and public organisations Network Rail Tesco Severn Trent Water Sainsburys and the Tower of London to name a few.
We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Contract Managerto join our rapidly growingRail Divisionand cover theWalesregion. Reporting to the Operations Director you will contribute to the growth of this division and will ensure that we exceed our clients expectations on safety quality and operational delivery.
What youll achieve:
- Managing team of Contract Managers and Site Managers to meet and exceed client and internal KPIs.
- Delivering the strategic objectives of the Rail division.
- Lead the implementation of best practice including the most appropriate use of plant and equipment.
- Inspiring safety excellence throughout the region.
- Contract negotiation with new and existing clients.
- Meeting and exceeding agreed budgets.
- Reporting to the Operations Director and other stakeholders on safety profitability and operational performance.
- Other duties as directed and deemed reasonable by the Ops Director.
Who are we looking for
- Experience of working in the rail industry as a contract manager is essential and experience of vegetation clearance projects would be beneficial.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams across a large region.
- Significant experience in an operational role coupled with PL management.
- Able to demonstrate examples where you have acted as a champion for Safety.
- Good reporting skills both written and numerical.
- A proven track record of building client relationships and can demonstrate where you have developed these to win new business opportunities.
What we offer:
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging 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 worldclass 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 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 theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees 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. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.
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Ground Control does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/ CVs
Please do not forward resumes / CVs to our job alias employees or any other company location.
Ground Control is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Please contact the Talent Team for additional details
Employment Type
Full Time
