Rail Vegetation Site Lead – Remote Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career progression

Training

Employee discounts

Private GP

Life insurance

Gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control in the Wessex region is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead devegetation and arboriculture works across Network Rail infrastructure. The role blends on-site supervision with remote planning, coordination, and reporting to ensure works are delivered safely and to the required quality.

You'll travel to sites 2–3 days per week, hold PTS certification, and manage site teams and subcontractors while adhering to rail safety, HSE, and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the rail industry.
• Current Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Experience in devegetation, vegetation management, arboricultural or lineside clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead devegetation and arboriculture works across Network Rail infrastructure in the Wessex region.
• Travel to Network Rail sites, typically 2–3 days on site per week.
• Coordinate and supervise site teams and subcontractors to deliver safely and to standard.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Site supervision

PTS certification

Job description

Ground Control in the Wessex region is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead devegetation and arboriculture works across Network Rail infrastructure. The role blends on-site supervision with remote planning, coordination, and reporting to ensure works are delivered safely and to the required quality.

You'll travel to sites 2–3 days per week, hold PTS certification, and manage site teams and subcontractors while adhering to rail safety, HSE, and CDM requirements.