Arboriculture contract manager

ARBORFORCE GROUP; Sefton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ArborForce Group seeks an on-site Arboriculture Contract Manager in Sefton to oversee vegetation management contracts across railway, utility, and domestic settings. You will plan works, coordinate teams, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will liaise with clients, monitor KPIs, prepare progress reports, manage budgets, and support tender activity while promoting best practices in arboriculture and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts or projects in commercial, railway, utility, or domestic settings.
• Experience in planning and scheduling works, resource allocation, and contract administration.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and on-site risk assessments.
• Excellent client liaison, reporting and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate arboriculture and vegetation works on site.
• Manage job schedules, allocate resources, and supervise field teams.
• Liaise with clients, prepare work plans and progress reports.
• Monitor contract performance against KPIs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support tender and bid preparation and cost control.
• Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Arboriculture

Contract management

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Budget management

Health & safety

Client liaison

Communication

Stakeholder management

Documentation & reports

Education

Industry certifications

Job description

Company Description

ArborForce Group is a specialist arboriculture and vegetation management company delivering professional services across commercial and domestic sectors. The team has extensive experience in railway, domestic, and utility vegetation management, supporting a wide range of infrastructure and property clients. ArborForce Group is committed to providing clients with reliable, high-quality service through a dedicated and disciplined workforce. With strong roots in ex-military backgrounds, the team brings a robust work ethic, professionalism, and teamwork to every project. The company values safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction in all operations.

Role Description

The Arboriculture Contract Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Sefton, responsible for overseeing the delivery of vegetation management contracts across railway, utility, and domestic environments. Day-to-day, this role includes planning and coordinating arboriculture and vegetation works, managing job schedules, allocating resources, and supervising field teams to ensure safe and efficient operations. The Contract Manager will liaise with clients, prepare work plans and progress reports, monitor contract performance against KPIs, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and health and safety regulations. The role also involves cost control, supporting tender and bid preparation, resolving operational issues on site, and promoting best practices in arboriculture and vegetation management. Collaboration with internal stakeholders and continuous improvement of processes will be key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Strong background in arboriculture or vegetation management, with experience managing contracts or projects in commercial, railway, utility, or domestic settings.
• Proven skills in team leadership, staff supervision, and workforce coordination, with the ability to foster a professional, safety-focused work culture.
• Experience in planning and scheduling works, resource allocation, and contract administration, including monitoring performance and managing budgets.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and safe systems of work relevant to arboriculture and vegetation management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client liaison, stakeholder management, and report writing.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to make sound decisions on site.
• Relevant industry certifications or qualifications (e.g., arboriculture, forestry, utility arboriculture, or related discipline) are highly beneficial.
• Full, valid driver's license and willingness to work on site across various locations within Sefton and surrounding areas.
• Previous experience in a disciplined, high-performance environment (e.g., military or similar) is an advantage but not required.