Contract Manager Arb Utility and Inland Waterways Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire
UKund Control

Contract Manager

Location: Oxford and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive plus car and bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Are you a seasoned Contract Manager looking for your next exciting opportunity? Join Ground Control, an award-winning external maintenance and environmental business.

This is your chance to lead from the front-managing key contracts, developing high-performing teams, and building long-term client relationships in a role where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Contract Manager with Ground Control, you’ll take full responsibility for the operational delivery of arb utility contracts across your region managing trees and vegetation around power lines and pylons. You will:

• Oversee contract performance-delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Act as the main liaison for our clients, maintaining excellent relationships and swiftly resolving any issues
• Lead, support, and develop your team of Project Managers, Coordinators, and Trainees
• Manage financial performance, including forecasting, profit and loss, and hitting revenue targets

What we’re looking for:

You’ll ideally come from an Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, or Horticulture background, but we’re equally keen to hear from you if you have experience managing high-profile clients and contracts in other field-based service sectors.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience in contract and financial management, as well as team leadership
• Confidence using MS Office, GIS systems, Power BI, and contract management software
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• A proactive mindset and a passion for driving growth and continuous improvement

This is a field-based role across Oxfordshire, so flexibility to travel and spend time on-site is key, with the added benefit of home working when not on the road. A driving licence is essential.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.