Works Supervisor - Habitat Restoration

Government Recruitment; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization based in Aldershot is seeking a candidate to assist in habitat restoration efforts within the New Forest. The role involves planning work programmes, supervising staff and contractors, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and may need to travel to remote locations for project work. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders are essential for effective delivery of the works.

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence to drive in the UK.
• Experience in habitat restoration work.
• Ability to supervise staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning work programmes and managing operational contracts.
• Carry out day-to-day supervision of staff and contractors.
• Monitor health and safety practices of contractors and staff.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.

Job description

Job description

• assist restoration officers in planning work programmes and setting up and managing operational contracts to deliver habitat restoration in the New Forest, such as wetland restoration including bed level raising, drain infill, repairing previous restorations, harvesting, tree felling and rhododendron clearance
• carry out day to day supervision of staff and contractors engaged on habitat restoration works, maintaining high standards of delivery this may include contractors delivering the works above as well as ecological and archaeological specialists
• monitor health and safety practices of contractors and Forestry England staff to ensure high standards of safety
• build and maintain excellent professional relationships and communications with Forestry England staff, contractors, stakeholders and members of the public, to maximise effective delivery of the works

The duties of this post require the applicant to travel to remote locations that are not accessible by public transport. You will therefore need to hold a full current driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK. We are willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means. A Forestry England vehicle can be made available for business use only.

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.