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Join Ground Control Ltd as a Senior Operations Manager - Utility Arb Division
Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking for your next challenge? Ground Control Ltd is seeking a talented Senior Operations Manager to drive the success of our Utility Arboriculture team.
About the Role:
As the Senior Operations Manager, you’ll report directly to the Operations Director and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of our Utility Arb Vegetation management contracts. You’ll oversee a dynamic team of Contract Delivery Managers, fostering a culture of excellence in safety, quality, and operational delivery while driving business growth.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Leading and mentoring Contract Delivery Managers to surpass client and internal KPIs.
- Executing the strategic vision for the Utility Arboriculture division.
- Mobilising new contracts and embedding best practices across the division.
- Championing safety and ensuring compliance at every level.
- Managing budgets, programmes, and contractual negotiations.
- Reporting on performance metrics, including safety and profitability.
What We’re Looking For:
This role is ideal for a proactive leader with a proven track record in Utilities, Construction, or Facilities Management, who is ready to inspire a diverse team.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Extensive contract management experience in utilities or construction.
- Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating teams and driving success.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and optimise resources.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Ground Control Ltd is at the forefront of sustainable solutions, offering a supportive, growth-focused environment where your expertise can thrive. With exciting growth opportunities and diverse contracts, you’ll play a key role in shaping our future.
Location:
This role covers multiple Contracts across the country, so would be well suited to someone based in Central England.
Apply Now:
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and drive excellence, join us at Ground Control Ltd. Be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and people.
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:
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.
