22 Oct
Ground Control
Cardiff
Job description
Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
Human Nature - At Its Best
Join us, we’re an Investors in People Silver Standard Company
Ground Control is the UK’s largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping company. We are a values centred business, creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all.
We are the contractor of choice for many well-known private and public organisations - Network Rail, Tesco, Severn Trent Water, Sainsbury’s and the Tower of London to name a few.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Regional Manager to join our rapidly growing Rail Division and cover the Wales region.
Reporting to the Operations Director you will contribute to the growth of this division and will ensure that we exceed our client’s expectations on safety, quality and operational delivery.
What you’ll achieve :
- Managing team of Contract Managers and Site Managers to meet and exceed client and internal KPIs.
- Delivering the strategic objectives of the Rail division.
- Lead the implementation of best practice - including the most appropriate use of plant and equipment.
- Inspiring safety excellence throughout the region.
- Contract negotiation with new and existing clients.
- Meeting and exceeding agreed budgets.
- Reporting to the Operations Director and other stakeholders on safety, profitability, and operational performance.
- Other duties as directed and deemed reasonable by the Ops Director.
Who are we looking for?
- Experience of working in the rail industry as a contract manager is essential and experience of vegetation clearance projects would be beneficial.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams across a large region.
- Significant experience in an operational role coupled with P+L management.
- Able to demonstrate examples where you have acted as a champion for Safety.
- Good reporting skills, both written and numerical.
- A proven track record of building client relationships and can demonstrate where you have developed these to win new business opportunities.
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 :
Awards, Accolades and Culture
- We have been awarded world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ’ league table.
- Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
- We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter ’, Ban the Box ’, The Armed Forces Covenant ’ and are Disability Confident '
- We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
- 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
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.
INDHP
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Please do not forward resumes / CV’s to our job alias, employees, or any other company location.
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Please contact the Talent Team for additional details