Site Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Yearly bonus scheme & share options

Free flu jabs and employee support

Subsidised national gym memberships

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

A UK-based grounds maintenance company is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee arboriculture and de-vegetation projects in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the field and relevant safety qualifications such as SMSTS and NEBOSH. The role focuses on ensuring safe operations, managing teams, and maintaining client relationships. Offering a competitive package including bonuses, holiday, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture and de-vegetation, including pricing of works.
• Proven experience managing Site Supervisors and Managers.
• Relevant safety qualifications including SMSTS, IOSH, and NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure full safety compliance.
• Manage workloads and support field teams to improve productivity.
• Develop clear task briefs and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Experience in arboriculture and de-vegetation

Proven experience managing Site Supervisors and Managers

Knowledge of pricing works

Education

SMSTS

IOSH

NEBOSH

First Aid+

F and COSS qualifications

Job description

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Location: Field-based between Glasgow & Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do

Ground Control is looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of arboriculture and de-vegetation projects across Scotland. You’ll work closely with the Senior Site Manager and Contracts Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure full safety compliance through regular audits and inspections.
• Manage fluctuating workloads and support field-based teams to improve productivity.
• Price and scope arboriculture works accurately, assessing all site requirements.
• Develop clear task briefs and maintain strong client relationships.
• Plan possessions effectively and manage working hours to ensure team safety.
• Lead safe, high-quality project delivery and resolve issues promptly.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in arboriculture and de-vegetation, including pricing of works
• Proven experience managing Site Supervisors and Managers
• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, First Aid+, F and COSS qualifications

Career Development Focus

We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities

Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment

Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package

• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & share options
• Medigold employee support, free flu jabs, online private GP service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee recognition scheme

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.