Field-Driven Utility Arboriculture Project Manager

Ground Control; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life insurance and pension

Training and mentoring

Holiday buy scheme

Private GP and wellbeing support

Volunteering days

Sustainability initiatives funding

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Ground Control are seeking a Project Manager for their Utility Arboriculture team in Yeovil. You will oversee vegetation management around overhead electricity infrastructure, survey sites, secure landowner consents and plan field work packs.

This hands-on role combines team leadership, safety compliance and commercial performance to deliver projects on time and within budget. You’ll work with Distribution Network Operators and internal teams to optimise productivity, build strong client

Qualifications

• Relevant Utility Arboriculture qualifications, including NPTC Utility Arboriculture Units 301, 302, 401 and 402.

Responsibilities

• Survey vegetation across the electricity network and assess infestation levels, tree health, stability and potential risks.

Skills

Field Team Management

Safety Leadership

Client Liaison

Planning & Organisation

Decision Making

Communication

Problem Solving

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Electrical Network Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Level 3 or equivalent Tree Inspection qualification

NPTC Utilities Units 301-402

Emergency First Aid in Forestry

Tools

Woodplan

ICe2

GIS

Job description

Ground Control are seeking a Project Manager for their Utility Arboriculture team in Yeovil. You will oversee vegetation management around overhead electricity infrastructure, survey sites, secure landowner consents and plan field work packs.

This hands-on role combines team leadership, safety compliance and commercial performance to deliver projects on time and within budget. You’ll work with Distribution Network Operators and internal teams to optimise productivity, build strong client