Arboriculture Works Manager & Contracts Lead

AWD online; Polegate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is recruiting for a Works Manager / Contracts Manager in Polegate to lead arboriculture and vegetation-management across highways sites. You will coordinate teams, plant and resources to deliver safe, compliant operations with clear plans and robust site controls.

You will work closely with clients and contractors, overseeing scoping, RAMS, risk controls and programme delivery while maintaining high standards and practical problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prev. works/contracts/operations management or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of arboriculture, tree surgery, vegetation-management operations
• Experience delivering works in highways or safety-critical environments
• Deep understanding of RAMS, safety & site compliance
• Experience managing field-based teams, rotas, resources, plant & equipment
• Ability to inspect sites and scope works accurately
• Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities
• Confident client/contractor communication
• Commercial awareness on contract and cost control
• Proficiency with digital operational systems
• Calm, practical and solutions-focused approach
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Oversee arboriculture, de-vegetation and vegetation-management works, visit sites and scope accurately
• Prepare and monitor RAMS and method statements with authorised controls
• Coordinate labour, plant, vehicles and equipment across multiple live projects
• Maintain rotas and coverage including holidays and sickness
• Conduct audits for health, safety, environment, quality and site requirements
• Lead and support frontline teams with clear communication and planning
• Assist recruitment and onboarding and address skills gaps
• Monitor programme, budgets and client requirements, taking corrective action
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and road users
• Support procurement of materials and services via Procore
• Review and approve timesheets in a timely manner

Skills

Planning & organisation

Problem-solving

Communication

Driving licence

Digital systems

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

RAMS & safety

Education

Arboriculture/forestry qualification

NPTC/LANTRA certification

CSCS or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Job description

AWD online is recruiting for a Works Manager / Contracts Manager in Polegate to lead arboriculture and vegetation-management across highways sites. You will coordinate teams, plant and resources to deliver safe, compliant operations with clear plans and robust site controls.

You will work closely with clients and contractors, overseeing scoping, RAMS, risk controls and programme delivery while maintaining high standards and practical problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.