Cyclical Maintenance Lead

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East of England is seeking a Cyclical Maintenance Lead for a 6-12 month contract. This hybrid role involves inspecting and maintaining green infrastructure across the county. Ideal candidates will possess strong horticultural knowledge and experience with planned maintenance regimes. The position emphasizes innovation and sustainable practices in managing green spaces, ensuring safety and compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience developing multiple planned maintenance regimes for ongoing cyclical works.
• Familiarity with asset management systems (Aurora preferred) to schedule and manage maintenance regimes.
• Strong horticultural knowledge aligned with biodiversity and countryside regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site inspections across the county highways network.
• Investigating reported faults on the green highway network.
• Updating asset management systems with data collected onsite.
• Leading change in managing and maintaining green infrastructure.
• Implementing innovative and sustainable practices for maintenance.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Maintenance regime development

Asset management systems familiarity

Understanding of highways operations

Tools

Aurora

Job description

Cyclical Maintenance Lead Required

Contract Length: 6–12 months initially

Location: East of England (Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week on site)

Rate of Pay: Negotiable Hourly (Inside IR35)

Venn Group are working in partnership with a local authority in the East of England, who are seeking an experienced Cyclical Maintenance Lead to join their Green Infrastructure team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in planned and proactive maintenance of green infrastructure, including grass, verges, hedges, trees, and Rights of Way.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting site inspections across the county highways network, including remote locations
• Investigating reported faults on the green highway network from the public and elected members
• Updating asset management systems with data collected onsite
• Leading change in managing and maintaining highway green infrastructure to support nature recovery and climate response
• Implementing innovative and sustainable practices for green space maintenance
• Applying horticultural expertise to enhance biodiversity and visual appeal of highways
• Collaborating with community groups, partner organisations, and council members
• Handling customer correspondence and building stakeholder relationships
• Using grounds maintenance, highways, and horticultural best practices daily
• Working both independently and as part of a team, outdoors in all weather conditions

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience developing multiple planned maintenance regimes for ongoing cyclical works
• Familiarity with asset management systems (Aurora preferred) to schedule and manage maintenance regimes
• Strong horticultural knowledge aligned with biodiversity and countryside regulations
• Understanding of highways operations to balance safety and environmental requirements

To learn more about this excellent opportunity, apply with your most updated CV or email [e-mail] as soon as possible.