Contract Manager, Rail (Rope Access)

In this role, you will be responsible for managing operational contracts and overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of rope access operations mainly within our Rail business., The main aim of this role is to manage and deliver our operational rope access contracts and operations profitably and efficiently.

• You will;
• Be responsible for your own P&L and budgets across the team
• Develop, document, and maintain operational policies, processes, and procedures.
• Lead and motivate our teams, ensuring adherence to industry safety standards and company guidelines.
• Conduct site safety visits to ensure compliance and best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with the HQSE team to align activities with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements for operational activities.
• Participate in internal audits, incident investigations, and safety inspections.
• Maintain high professional standards and foster a positive team culture.
This role is a national role so some staying away from home will be required when the work dictates this. Any time you are not on site you will be able to work from home remotely. We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who live in Wales as a number of contracts fall within this area.

At Ground Control we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contract Manager, Rope Access to join our Specialist Access Team (SAT)., To be successful in this role you will need proven experience as a Contract Manager ideally within the Rail industry. An understanding of working at height (WAH) management is essential and ideally you will also have a minimum of Rope Access Level 1 if possible. You will need strong management experience of both contracts and people and a great track record of delivering successful operational Rail contracts including full P&L responsibility. Strong client management experience is also essential. In addition, you must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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.


• We would also expect you to have some but not all of the following tickets, (these are in order of importance) ;
• I.O.S.H : Safety Management in the Rope Access and WAH Industry.
• N.E.B.O.S.H : National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NGC OHS).
• I.O.S.H : Managing Safely.
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• I.O.S.H : Personal Fall Protection Equipment Inspection or Lyon PPE Inspection.
• C.I.T.B : Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• Sentinel : Personal Track Safety (PTS).
• C.I.T.B : HSE Specialist Working at Height.
• C&G N.P.T.C Chainsaw certificates (CS : 30, 31, 32, 38, 39, 40, and 41).