Site Manager

Location: London - South East

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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Lead from the front. Deliver safely. Drive quality on every site.

You take pride in running a safe, organised, and high-performing site. You know how to bring teams together, keep projects on track, and ensure work is delivered to the highest standards. That’s exactly what we’re looking for in this role.

We’re seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee day-to-day construction site operations within our Landscape, Design and Energy division. You’ll be responsible for ensuring works are delivered in line with the programme set by the Construction Manager, maintaining full health and safety compliance, and leading Field Teams to achieve high-quality results.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for operational delivery, safety, quality, and team performance on one or multiple sites.

What you’ll do:

In this role, you’ll take ownership of site operations and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.

• Site Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring teams work according to project plans, resources are available, and projects stay on schedule. Support the Construction Manager with site logistics and manage one or multiple sites depending on project size and complexity.

• Team management: Day-to-day supervision of both direct and field team employees, acting as mentor and coach, leading the teams to achieve the expected works. Assign daily tasks to teams, ensuring clarity, accountability, and that targets are met.

• Site Compliance: Ensure all site documentation (permits, RAMS, and H&S paperwork) is in place before work begins, and carry out regular inspections while maintaining accurate site records.

• HSQE: Carry out regular quality inspections and audits, report hazards, near misses, and best practices, and log updates in Safety Culture.

• Field Teams: Plan Field Team workloads, set targets and deadlines, manage output to meet project plans, and ensure high-quality work. Assist with onboarding new team members when required.

• Client Relationships: Maintain strong client relationships through regular updates and clear communication, providing detailed information to the Construction Manager as needed.

• Decision Making: Make daily on-site decisions, considering external and environmental factors, and escalate issues to the Construction Manager when necessary.

• Systems: Use systems like Microsoft Office, Skillco, and Safety Culture to update site progress and health & safety records.

What you’ll get

• Responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of site operations

• The opportunity to lead and develop Field Teams

• Exposure to single and multi-site project management

• Support from Construction Managers and wider operational teams

• A role where your decisions directly influence safety, quality, and project success

• Competitive package and benefits

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience supervising teams or site-based projects

• Valid CSCS and SMSTS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within Construction or Utilities

• Experience working on active sites, with flexibility to travel as required

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages

• Good understanding of Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS)

• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and site compliance requirements

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Experience managing team performance and productivity

• Horticultural experience

• Broader construction background

• Utilities or infrastructure project experience

• Experience using operational or safety management systems

If you’re ready to take ownership of site delivery, lead from the front, and ensure every project is completed safely and to a high standard, we’d love to hear from you.

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, 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.