Ground Control
Project Manager - Arb Utility
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Project Manager - Arb Utility
Project Manager – Arb Utility division (Permanent)
Location: Field-based in the East Midlands (Derby & Coventry) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a Project Manager to support the Contract Delivery Manager within Ground Control’s Arb Utility division. Your role will focus on managing a programme of tree works around power lines and pylons across the East Midlands region.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Overseeing programme delivery for self, contractor KPIs, and on-site tree cutting teams.
- Balancing fieldwork (3–4 days per week) with home-based office duties.
- Ensuring adherence to high standards in safety, environment, quality, customer service, and profitability.
- Driving consistency, efficiency, and innovation to reinforce Ground Control as industry leaders.
Field Work Expectations
- Must hold a valid driving licence to travel to rural client sites regularly.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure delivery of project outputs meets safety, quality, budget, timelines, profitability, and client satisfaction targets.
- Maintain smooth communication with the Office-based Project Coordinator, ensuring efficient project workflows.
- Provide timely, transparent reports to your Contract Delivery Manager.
- Ensure assigned tree cutting crews remain productively utilised across contracts.
- Update and manage work programmes, checklists, and team schedules.
- Resolve project delays and client consents efficiently.
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Requirements & Skills
This role is ideal for candidates with basic fieldwork experience in:
- Arboriculture (Arb) industry, or
- Field-based roles – Surveyors, Installation Engineers, or ex-Armed Forces transitioning into this sector.
While specialised Arb or project management experience is valued, it is participation friendly—transferable skills matter!
Essential Skills
- Strong negotiation and influence abilities to deliver results.
- Proficient IT skills, adaptable to project management tools.
- Excellent team management, organisation, and prioritisation skills to handle complex workflows.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to structured service excellence.
- Valid driving licence (full training provided by Ground Control).
Our Recruitment Process
At Ground Control, we aim for clarity and transparency:
- Application Review: Our Talent Team assesses your fit based on core competencies.
- Optional Video Submission: A short video providing more insight about you (optional).
- Intro Call: A preliminary 30-minute interview via telephone.
- Recruitment Phase: Varies depending on the role – interviews (Teams/in-person) with potential technical assessments.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- Performance bonus opportunities linked to individual/team achievements.
- Pension scheme accesible to secure long-term financial security.
- Recognition awards celebrating accomplishments.
- Private medical care via subsidised GP service.
- Life insurance for reassurance.
- Exercise benefits through a subsidised gym membership.
- Holiday buy scheme: Purchase up to 5 extra days of annual leave annually.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
Ground Control fully embraces diversity and actively supports:
- A working environment of dignity, respect, and inclusion.
- Zero tolerance for discriminatory behaviour.
- Comprehensive support for disabled candidates through relevant adjustments.
We seek to create an inclusive culture across all stages of recruitment, development, reward, and career progression.
As part of our commitment to diversity, we ensure our employment practices reflect these values: age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are encompassed.
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