Rail Site Agent - Vegetation & Arboriculture Lead (Hybrid)

UKund Control; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ground Control in the Wessex region is seeking a Site Agent to lead devegetation and arboricultural works on Network Rail assets. You will supervise on-site teams and coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring work safety, quality and programme targets.

The role combines on-site supervision with planning, reporting and RAMS development; travel to sites across the region is required, with flexibility for nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven rail industry experience.
• Current Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Experience leading vegetation management, arboriculture or lineside clearance works.

Responsibilities

• Lead devegetation and arboricultural works across Network Rail assets in Wessex.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors; ensure safe, quality work to programme targets.
• Plan, coordinate and report on works; develop RAMS and work package plans.

Skills

Rail industry experience

PTS certification

Site supervision

RAMS development

subcontractor coordination

Tools

Tools for vegetation management

Job description

Ground Control in the Wessex region is seeking a Site Agent to lead devegetation and arboricultural works on Network Rail assets. You will supervise on-site teams and coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring work safety, quality and programme targets.

The role combines on-site supervision with planning, reporting and RAMS development; travel to sites across the region is required, with flexibility for nights or weekends as needed.