Site Agent

Ground Control; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote planning and reporting

Company vehicle

Career development and progression

Ongoing training and professional Dev.

Employee benefits and discounts

Opportunity to work on major rail and

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Site Agent to lead devegetation and arboriculture works on Network Rail infrastructure in the Wessex region. The role combines on-site supervision with remote planning, coordination and reporting.

You will manage site teams, work with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors, and ensure safe, efficient delivery to required standards. 2-3 days on site weekly with some night/weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within the rail industry.
• Current Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Experience in devegetation, vegetation management or lineside clearance.
• Experience leading site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead devegetation and Arboricultural works across Network Rail infrastructure in the Wessex region.
• Supervise on-site teams and coordinate with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors.
• Plan, coordinate and report on works to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.
• Travel to Network Rail sites across the area; 2-3 days on site per week, rest for planning.

Skills

Rail industry experience

PTS certification

Vegetation management/arboriculture

Leadership of site teams

Job description

Site Agent - Rail Devegetation & Arboriculture.

Location: Wessex

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with flexibility.

Ground Control is looking for an experienced Site Agent to lead devegetation and Arboricultural works across Network Rail infrastructure in the Wessex region. You'll need current PTS certification, proven rail experience, and a strong background in vegetation management, arboriculture, or lineside clearance.

This is a hybrid role, combining on-site supervision with remote project management, planning, and reporting. You'll lead site teams, work closely with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Based within the Wessex region, you'll travel to Network Rail sites across the area, typically spending 2-3 days per week on site, with the remainder focused on planning, coordination, and reporting activities.

Due to operational and safety requirements, you'll need to be flexible and available for occasional night and weekend working.

What You’ll Get

• Remote working for planning, administration and reporting.
• Company vehicle
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee benefits and discounts.
• The opportunity to work on major rail and vegetation management projects.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience working within the rail industry
• Current Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification
• Experience managing devegetation, vegetation management, Arboricultural or lineside clearance works
• Experience leading site teams and subcontractors