Project Coordinator (maternity cover)

Location: Billericay

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover 

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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We’re a leading UK-based, multi-disciplinary landscape contractor, delivering exceptional hard and soft landscaping, SuDS, play areas, and public realm refurbishments. Our diverse portfolio includes high-profile commercial developments, urban regeneration schemes, housing projects, and public sector works.

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join our dynamic operations team and play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of landscape construction projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating all aspects of project delivery, from pre-start documentation to post-project closeout.
• Scheduling and supporting multiple live construction sites simultaneously.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth procurement and project flow.
• Monitoring project progress using digital tools and providing updates to the leadership team.
• Ensuring all documentation meets ISO, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Acting as a key communication point between site teams, clients, and internal departments.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a similar role within construction, landscaping, or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of hard and soft landscaping processes.
• Exceptional organisation and multitasking skills across multiple project sites.
• Confident IT user – MS Office, MS Project, D365, Union Square, or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SuDS, CDM regulations, and BS standards for landscaping.
• Relevant qualifications (HNC, NVQ, or equivalent).
• CSCS card or willingness to obtain one.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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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 age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, 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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