Contract Manager

Overview

Manage vegetation contracts for power lines, leading teams and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• team leadership
• financial forecasting
• client liaison
• safety standards
• vegetation management

Tasks

Join Ground Control, an award-winning external maintenance and environmental services company, and lead operations across Mullingar, Cavan and Drogheda and surrounding areas You’ll oversee vegetation management contracts around power lines and pylons, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your leadership, operational, and client management skills in a business committed to sustainability and innovation. Apply today and help Ground Control deliver greener, safer, and more sustainable environments across the UK. -Oversee contract performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget -Lead and develop your team of Project Managers -Manage financial performance, including forecasting, profit and loss, and revenue targets -Act as the main client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues quickly -Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects

Requirements

• ms office
• gis
• power bi
• contract management
• financial management
• driving licence

What You Bring

A full driving licence is required. If you’re an experienced Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. This is a field-based role across Mullingar, Cavan and Drogheda and surrounding areas, with the flexibility to work from home when not on-site. We’d love to hear from you if you have experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities, or similar field-based service industries. We will consider applications from candidates with experience outside of these areas if you can demonstrate the skills below. Are you an experienced Contract Manager ready to take the next step in your career? -Confidence using MS Office, GIS systems, Power BI, and contract management tools -Strong team leadership and people development skills -Ability to plan and organise yourself as well as your team simultaneously whilst maintaining a vision for the future -Proven experience in contract and financial management -Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders at all levels

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Benefits

Salary: Competitive + company car + annual bonus

About Ground Control

-It operates across the UK with a tech-driven, data-led approach. -Full national coverage and diversified revenue streams include EV-charging installs. -Projects range from transport-network vegetation control and winter gritting to play-area builds and habitat restoration. -Specialisms span infrastructure vegetation, tree surgery, ecological surveys, and large-scale landscape construction.

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