Site Manager Arboriculture in Rail Sevenoaks

UKund Control; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee contract management and ensure safety and quality standards. This role involves championing a strong safety culture, managing site operations, and leading a team to deliver high-quality service. You will also play an essential part in stakeholder negotiations and project deliverables. The company offers extensive career development programs and a competitive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Employee support services

Free or subsidised gym memberships

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong operational and people management skills with a 'right first time' approach.
• Confident negotiator with the ability to build agreements.
• Skilled at prioritizing workloads while managing competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture across assigned sites.
• Carry out site safety visits and lead from the front.
• Scope and survey works, producing SSOW/RAMS documentation.
• Deliver thorough site handover briefings for new projects.

Skills

Operational management

Negotiation skills

IT proficiency

Team management

Organizational abilities

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you'll do

To assist your contract manager to manage either a stand alone contract and/or contract area as part of a wider framework agreement. As a Site Manager you will be responsible for driving programme delivery. You will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service, compliance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture across all assigned sites, driving zero lost time incidents and maintaining a TRIR of 0.
• Carry out a minimum of four site safety visits or interventions each month.
• Lead from the front, setting the standard for safety, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Scope and survey works, producing clear and robust SSOW/RAMS (including Task Briefing Sheets and Site Specific RAMS).
• Accurately time tag all required works to support effective planning and delivery.
• Secure landowner consents for works and access where needed.
• Deliver thorough site handover briefings for all new projects.
• Ensure field teams consistently use Ground Control's approved systems and processes.
• Verify all site completion documentation is submitted before approving invoices.
• Maintain excellent contract administration by storing all communications and documents in the correct Union Square files.

What we're looking for

• Strong operational and people management skills, with a "right first time, every time" approach.
• Confident negotiator, able to build agreements with landowners and a range of stakeholders.
• IT proficient, with the ability to quickly learn and use company systems and software.
• Excellent team management and organisational abilities, with a focus on clear communication and delivery.
• Skilled at prioritising workloads and managing competing demands to ensure all stakeholder needs are met.

Why join us

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
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym membershipsEmployee Recognition Scheme
• 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.