Field Services Manager

Ground Control; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility arboriculture seeks a Field Services Manager to oversee vegetation clearance projects. This role involves managing field teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving performance. Join a dynamic team focused on professional growth and delivering quality work.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Yearly bonus scheme

Robust pension scheme

Free Flu Jabs

Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in field operations or vegetation management.
• Proficiency in IT tools for scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing tree cutting and vegetation clearance works.
• Driving performance and efficiency across field teams.
• Planning work programmes and overseeing budgets.

Skills

Team Management

Project Planning

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

IT Tools

Job description

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Field Services Manager – Utility Arboriculture

Location: Cambridge & Surrounding Areas

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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Do you thrive outdoors and have a knack for leading teams and delivering complex projects with precision?

What you’ll do:

Ground Control is looking for a Field Services Manager to join our dynamic Utility Arboriculture division. This isn’t a desk job — you’ll be in the field managing vegetation clearance projects that support the safety and resilience of the UK’s power infrastructure.

You’ll lead the charge in ensuring that our field teams are empowered, efficient, and consistently delivering top-quality work across your region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and managing tree cutting and vegetation clearance works around powerlines
• Driving performance and efficiency across field teams, ensuring KPIs are met or exceeded
• Planning work programmes, overseeing budgets, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality standards
• Supporting surveyor development and resolving issues related to land access, TPOs, SSSIs, and consent
• Managing and mentoring junior staff to grow future leaders
• Maintaining accurate reporting and client communication
• Auditing works and improving operational practices for safety, environmental and customer excellence
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a field operations, utilities, environmental, or vegetation management setting
• Strong team management and coordination skills
• Practical understanding of project planning and budget oversight
• A proactive approach to solving challenges and managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency in IT tools for scheduling, reporting and communication
• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• Any experience in tree work, horticulture, or arboriculture is a plus, but not essential
  
  

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 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 and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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