Railway Vegetation Site Manager - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company vehicle or car allowance

Career development and progression

Ongoing training and professional开发

Employee benefits and discounts

Major rail projects exposure

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee vegetation management works across the railway network, primarily on Network Rail infrastructure. The role blends on-site supervision with remote project planning and reporting, guiding site teams and coordinating with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality works.

Accommodation is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days on site with remote planning and administration.

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager experience, ideally within rail.
• Experience or strong knowledge of vegetation management and environmental considerations.
• PTS certification.
• Strong understanding of HSE and CDM requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS, method statements and site reports.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Confident working with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Good Microsoft Office and project management 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.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Project management

Driving licence

Education

PTS certification

First Aid

Environmental qualifications

Arboricultural qualifications

Tools

RAMS review tools

Sentinel/NR forms

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee vegetation management works across the railway network, primarily on Network Rail infrastructure. The role blends on-site supervision with remote project planning and reporting, guiding site teams and coordinating with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality works.

Accommodation is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days on site with remote planning and administration.