Contract Manager

Location: Mullingar, Cavan and Drogheda and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive + company car + annual bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

About the Role

Are you an experienced Contract Manager ready to take the next step in your career?

Join Ground Control, an award-winning external maintenance and environmental services company, and lead operations across Mullingar, Cavan and Drogheda and surrounding areas

in a role where no two days are the same.

You’ll oversee vegetation management contracts around power lines and pylons, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your leadership, operational, and client management skills in a business committed to sustainability and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee contract performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Act as the main client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues quickly
Lead and develop your team of Project Managers
Manage financial performance, including forecasting, profit and loss, and revenue targets
Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have experience in Arboriculture, Forestry, Grounds Maintenance, Utilities, or similar field-based service industries. We will consider applications from candidates with experience outside of these areas if you can demonstrate the skills below.

You’ll also bring:

Proven experience in contract and financial management
Strong team leadership and people development skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to plan and organise yourself as well as your team simultaneously whilst maintaining a vision for the future
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Confidence using MS Office, GIS systems, Power BI, and contract management tools

This is a field-based role across Mullingar, Cavan and Drogheda and surrounding areas, with the flexibility to work from home when not on-site.

A full driving licence is required.

Why Join Ground Control?

We’re more than just an environmental services company — we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive environmental impact.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help Ground Control deliver greener, safer, and more sustainable environments across the UK.

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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.

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