Manager - Vegetation Management

Central Hudson; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Manager – Vegetation Management to oversee a team responsible for maintaining electric and gas rights-of-way. The role focuses on strategic development and implementation of vegetation management programs to ensure safety and compliance while optimizing cost efficiency. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in vegetation management and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of vegetation management experience in a regulated utility or large-scale ROW environment.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (NERC, state PSC).

Responsibilities

• Lead internal forestry professionals and contractors for vegetation management.
• Develop multi-year vegetation management strategies for safety and cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field

Tools

Asset management systems

Outage analytics

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Client:

Central Hudson

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

Life and Travel Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is a Manager– Vegetation Management?
As the Manager - Vegetation Management, you will lead a team of internal forestry professionals and direct an all‑contractor field workforce responsible for maintaining more than 8,000 circuit‑miles of overhead electric and gas rights‑of‑way, substations, and related assets. Your mission is to safeguard reliability (with a focus on SAIFI improvement), control and reduce program costs, and accelerate the adoption of modern technologies and processes—such as remote sensing technologies and advanced work‑management tools—to deliver a best‑in‑class vegetation program that meets regulatory and safety requirements while supporting our broader transformation goals.

What does a Manager – Vegetation Management do?

Develops and executes multi‑year vegetation management strategies covering transmission, distribution, and gas corridors, aligning with corporate reliability, safety, and cost targets.

Champions technology adoption (e.g., remote sensing, drone inspections, predictive analytics) and innovative work practices to enhance efficiency and risk targeting.

Manages RFPs, contracts, and performances for all vegetation removal vendors, ensuring work quality, cost control, and adherence to environmental standards.

Drives budget accountability and continuous cost reduction initiatives without compromising safety or reliability

Ensures full compliance with NERC FAC 003, state PSC rules, and internal standards; develops, prepares, and presents audit documentation and executive reports on program performance.

Monitors and understands vegetation related outage data, evolves strategies and deploys targeted mitigation plans to improve SAIFI and minimize customer impacts.

Leads, coaches, and develops the internal vegetation management team, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Acts as a change agent—engaging cross functional stakeholders (Operations, Asset Management, Customer Service) to embed new tools and processes to develop a best-in-class utility vegetation management program.

Coordinates with property owners, regulators, internal stakeholders (asset management, engineering, etc.) and community groups to address concerns, promote environmental stewardship, and support positive utility customer relations

Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Manager – Vegetation Management?

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field and 5+ years of vegetation‑management experience in a regulated utility or large‑scale ROW environment

Proven track record of continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability to lead field and office teams, manage competing priorities, and drive organizational change

Strong communication and negotiation skills for vendor management and stakeholder engagement

Familiarity with asset management systems, outage analytics, and regulatory compliance frameworks (NERC, state PSC).

Ability to implement data driven decision making and performance metric reporting

A valid driver’s license

Preferred:

ISA Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist (or ability to obtain)

10+ years of vegetation‑management experience in a regulated utility or large‑scale ROW environment

Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2025

Pay Range: $124,600-$193,200

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.