Green Highways Maintenance Officer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in infrastructure management seeks a Green Highways Maintenance Officer for planned and proactive maintenance of green infrastructure, including grass and trees. This role involves conducting site inspections, handling customer communications, and applying horticultural expertise. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of biodiversity regulations and excellent partnership skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and proactive maintenance of green infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate with community groups and partner organisations.
• Knowledge of best practices for green space maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections across the county highways network.
• Investigate reported faults on the green highway network.
• Lead change in managing and maintaining highway green infrastructure.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Knowledge of biodiversity regulations

Customer correspondence skills

Tools

Asset management system (Aurora)

Job description

Overview

Green Highways Maintenance Officer to join their Green Infrastructure team. Experience specifically in planned and proactive maintenance of green infrastructure – including grass, verges, hedges, trees, and Rights of Way.

Start: ASAP

Rate: Negotiable Hourly inside IR35

Hybrid Working Arrangement: 3 days per week on site

Duration: 6-12 Months initially

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections across the county highways network, including remote locations
• Investigate reported faults on the green highway network from the public and elected members
• Update asset management systems with data collected onsite
• Lead change in managing and maintaining highway green infrastructure to support nature recovery and climate response
• Implement innovative and sustainable practices for green space maintenance
• Apply horticultural expertise to enhance biodiversity and visual appeal of highways
• Collaborate with community groups, partner organisations, and council members
• Handle customer correspondence and build stakeholder relationships
• Use grounds maintenance, highways, and horticultural best practices daily
• Work both independently and as part of a team, outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Develop multiple planned maintenance regimes for ongoing cyclical works
• Work within our new asset management system, Aurora, to schedule and manage those regimes
• Apply good horticultural knowledge to ensure green assets are maintained in line with biodiversity and countryside regulations
• Understand enough about highways to balance this with safety and operational requirements