UKund Control
Leeds, Yorkshire
Senior Contract Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: Lead the turnaround and growth of Ground Control's Sweeping Division, strengthening performance, culture, and customer outcomes while delivering year on year operating profit growth. Embed rigorous HSQE and environmental compliance, enhance operational discipline, and expand services where sensible (e.g., drainage/CCTV), with a focus on resilient leadership for a team that has experienced significant change. Key Responsibilities Drive Growth & Strategy Create and deliver a divisional growth plan covering market segments, key accounts, service expansion, and pricing. Lead tenders and bids, using a structured gateway process to manage risk and improve win rates. Own Commercial Performance Manage budgets, forecasts, WIP, cashflow, and invoice readiness. Maintain strong financial discipline across timesheets, POs, and cost control, tackling key drivers such as disposal costs, routing efficiency, fleet downtime, and subcontractor rates. Lead HSQE & Compliance Set and uphold HSQE and environmental standards. Run audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations, ensuring full compliance with testing, classification, and waste documentation requirements. Deliver Operational Excellence Oversee planning, scheduling, vehicle routing, and subcontractor coordination to protect SLAs and on time delivery. Use digital tools to enable live tracking, reporting, and financial visibility. Build Strong Client & Team Relationships Lead client relationships and service reviews, ensuring timely, accurate reporting. Line manage managers and field teams, driving performance, capability, and morale through clear leadership and consistent communication. What we're looking for: Essential Knowledge and Skills Senior operations/contract management in highways/waste/sweeping/drainage or related infrastructure services Strong P&L ownership, forecasting, margin protection, and WIP/cash control. Environmental compliance knowledge (WAC, LOI, WM3) and duty of care; practical experience overseeing testing/classification Fleet/vehicle routing, depot logistics, subcontractor management, and digital planning/reporting tools. Track record of leading teams through change with measurable performance improvement. Desirable Knowledge and Skills Experience mobilising/managing CCTV drainage investigation services and associated H&S readiness. WAMITAB, NEBOSH Environmental, SMSTS/SSSTS; CSCS, First Aid, transport compliance certificates. Tendering/Bid support exposure and public sector/local authority delivery experience. 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. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. 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 Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, 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.
Senior Contract Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: Lead the turnaround and growth of Ground Control's Sweeping Division, strengthening performance, culture, and customer outcomes while delivering year on year operating profit growth. Embed rigorous HSQE and environmental compliance, enhance operational discipline, and expand services where sensible (e.g., drainage/CCTV), with a focus on resilient leadership for a team that has experienced significant change. Key Responsibilities Drive Growth & Strategy Create and deliver a divisional growth plan covering market segments, key accounts, service expansion, and pricing. Lead tenders and bids, using a structured gateway process to manage risk and improve win rates. Own Commercial Performance Manage budgets, forecasts, WIP, cashflow, and invoice readiness. Maintain strong financial discipline across timesheets, POs, and cost control, tackling key drivers such as disposal costs, routing efficiency, fleet downtime, and subcontractor rates. Lead HSQE & Compliance Set and uphold HSQE and environmental standards. Run audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations, ensuring full compliance with testing, classification, and waste documentation requirements. Deliver Operational Excellence Oversee planning, scheduling, vehicle routing, and subcontractor coordination to protect SLAs and on time delivery. Use digital tools to enable live tracking, reporting, and financial visibility. Build Strong Client & Team Relationships Lead client relationships and service reviews, ensuring timely, accurate reporting. Line manage managers and field teams, driving performance, capability, and morale through clear leadership and consistent communication. What we're looking for: Essential Knowledge and Skills Senior operations/contract management in highways/waste/sweeping/drainage or related infrastructure services Strong P&L ownership, forecasting, margin protection, and WIP/cash control. Environmental compliance knowledge (WAC, LOI, WM3) and duty of care; practical experience overseeing testing/classification Fleet/vehicle routing, depot logistics, subcontractor management, and digital planning/reporting tools. Track record of leading teams through change with measurable performance improvement. Desirable Knowledge and Skills Experience mobilising/managing CCTV drainage investigation services and associated H&S readiness. WAMITAB, NEBOSH Environmental, SMSTS/SSSTS; CSCS, First Aid, transport compliance certificates. Tendering/Bid support exposure and public sector/local authority delivery experience. 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. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. 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 Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, 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.
UKund Control
Woolstone, Buckinghamshire
Overview Senior Estimator - Groundworks, Civils & Landscaping Location: Flexible / Remote (Essex or London offices available) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Join a well-established landscape construction business delivering prestigious, high-value projects for blue-chip and public-sector clients. This is a senior, hands-on estimating role where you'll play a key part in shaping bid strategy, pricing competitively, and influencing commercial outcomes across complex groundworks, civils, drainage and landscaping schemes. You'll work closely with operational and commercial teams, with the autonomy to challenge designs, propose alternatives, and ensure bids are both commercially sound and deliverable. What you'll do Preparing detailed and accurate tenders across groundworks, civils, drainage (including SuDS), and hard/soft landscaping Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements to identify risks and opportunities Producing take-offs, cost plans, and final submissions to tight deadlines Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, designers and internal teams to build robust bids Identifying alternative materials, methods and value engineering options Supporting bid strategy and pricing decisions to improve win rates and margins Using estimating and take-off software (e.g. On-Screen Take-off, Excel, Word) What we're looking for Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within: Groundworks Civils Drainage / SuDS Landscape construction Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk Confident producing and owning tenders from start to finish Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams Strong attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset 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. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. 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 Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, 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.
Overview Senior Estimator - Groundworks, Civils & Landscaping Location: Flexible / Remote (Essex or London offices available) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Join a well-established landscape construction business delivering prestigious, high-value projects for blue-chip and public-sector clients. This is a senior, hands-on estimating role where you'll play a key part in shaping bid strategy, pricing competitively, and influencing commercial outcomes across complex groundworks, civils, drainage and landscaping schemes. You'll work closely with operational and commercial teams, with the autonomy to challenge designs, propose alternatives, and ensure bids are both commercially sound and deliverable. What you'll do Preparing detailed and accurate tenders across groundworks, civils, drainage (including SuDS), and hard/soft landscaping Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements to identify risks and opportunities Producing take-offs, cost plans, and final submissions to tight deadlines Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, designers and internal teams to build robust bids Identifying alternative materials, methods and value engineering options Supporting bid strategy and pricing decisions to improve win rates and margins Using estimating and take-off software (e.g. On-Screen Take-off, Excel, Word) What we're looking for Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within: Groundworks Civils Drainage / SuDS Landscape construction Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and risk Confident producing and owning tenders from start to finish Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams Strong attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset 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. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. 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 Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, 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.