Rail Vegetation Lead – Hybrid Site Manager

Ground Control; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company vehicle or car allowance

Career development

Training and development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Ground Control in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee vegetation management works across the railway network, mainly on Network Rail infrastructure. The role combines on-site supervision with remote planning and reporting.

You will lead site teams, coordinate with Network Rail and subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard, with occasional night and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager experience, ideally within rail.
• Experience with vegetation management and environmental considerations.
• PTS certification.
• Strong knowledge of HSE and CDM requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS, method statements and site reports.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to different sites.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional nights and weekends when project requirements demand it.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate vegetation clearance works across Network Rail infrastructure.
• Lead and support site teams to deliver works safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Prepare and review RAMS, site briefings and Work Package Plans.
• Carry out site inductions, inspections and audits.
• Attend site meetings with clients and Network Rail representatives.
• Liaise with Network Rail, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Complete site reporting, documentation and close-out paperwork.
• Monitor health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Support planning, resource allocation and procurement for upcoming works.
• Identify and resolve issues on site.
• Provide clear communication between field teams and office/project teams.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Project coordination

Education

PTS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ground Control in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee vegetation management works across the railway network, mainly on Network Rail infrastructure. The role combines on-site supervision with remote planning and reporting.

You will lead site teams, coordinate with Network Rail and subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard, with occasional night and weekend work.