Job Description

Junior Project Manager - field based

Location: Field based across Milton Keynes and Northampton

Salary: Competitive plus car

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to support the Contract Delivery Manager in the Arb Utility division at Ground Control across the Milton Keynes area.

What you’ll do:

You will be responsible for managing the operation for an assigned programme of tree works around power lines and pylons in the Milton Keynes area. You will take responsibility for driving the programme delivery for both self, contract KPI targets and our tree cutting teams.

This is a field-based role with approximately 3/4 days in the field and 1/2 days based at home. You will need a driving licence as you will be driving to rural locations on a regular basis.

You will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service and profitability. Drive consistency and innovation through everything you do to ensure Ground Control are the best at what we do!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for outputs and performance within your projects, measured against safety, quality, production, budget, required timings and client satisfaction.

• Ensure efficient communication with your assigned office based Project Coordinator and relevant action taken to ensure projects are processed in good time for smooth and efficient delivery.

• Timely and effective reporting and communication through to your Contract Delivery Manager

• Ensure your assigned tree cutting teams have a suitable work bank and are being fully utilised across the wider contract.

• Update and manage the relevant programmes of work as well as planning checklists and all similar programmes for your project and assigned teams.

• Swift resolving any delayed spans that need client involvement to gain consent.

What you’ll get;

This a great role for someone with basic field-based experience who wants to progress in their career.

What we're looking for?

You could have experience within the Arb industry but we would also be interested to hear from field-based Surveyors or Installation Engineers or ex Armed forces who are looking for a change of industry.

Any tree or horticulture related experience from a practical or project management perspective would be a benefit but if definitely not essential

To be successful in this role, you must also have:

• Practiced and strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Proficient and competent IT.

• Well-developed team management and organisational skills.

• Ability to prioritise workload and balance demands from numerous sources to ensure that all stakeholder needs are met.

• Excellent Customer Service

You will need a driving licence as you will be driving to rural locations on a regular basis. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience

• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.

• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.