Senior Site Manager

ArbSite Manager

Location: Scotland (across Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh & Glasgow)

Contract Type: Permanent

As an Arb Site Manager, you will assist the Contract Manager in managing either a stand-alone contract or a contract area within a wider framework agreement. You will drive programme delivery, ensuring that work is completed to the highest standards in safety, environment, quality, customer service, and compliance.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading site operations to achieve zero lost time accidents and maintain a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.
• Conducting a minimum of 4 site safety visits or interventions each month.
• Creating robust SSOW/RAMS, including Task Briefing Sheets and Site-Specific RAMS.
• Scoping and surveying works, including time-tagging tasks and negotiating landowner consents.
• Ensuring field teams use appropriate GC systems (e.g. Visitrak) and submit necessary site documentation before invoices are approved.
• Maintaining accurate records on Union Square for all communications and documents.

• Site Management: Ensure projects exceed budgeted productivity and are resourced effectively.
• Financial Success: Support the Contract Manager in delivering a minimum gross profit of £175K.
• Pricing & Cost Control: Price, win, and deliver extra works variations up to £25K at a minimum 27% gross margin.
• Contract Delivery: Ensure all contracts are delivered on time and communicate any delays to the Contract Manager and client.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct a minimum of 4 safety site visits per month and ensure compliance within your area.

Operational & People Management Skills: A 'right first time, every time' mindset.
Stakeholder Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate with landowners and other key stakeholders.
IT Competency: Comfortable using company software for documentation and reporting.
Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects efficiently.
Resource Management: Ensure the correct personnel and equipment are allocated to each project.

Career Development Focus: Access to training, leadership programs, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with an expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in an innovative, supportive team where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package, including:

• 23 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & share options
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support, flu jabs & private online GP service
• National gym memberships (free or subsidised)
• Employee recognition scheme
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control is a leading UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by cutting-edge technology. Established in 1973, we have grown rapidly to offer services including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation, and more across 50,000+ commercial properties in the UK & Ireland.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

We promote a fair, equitable, and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.