PTS Site Manager - Rail Devegetation & Arboriculture

Ground Control; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working for planning, admin and

Company vehicle

Career development and progression

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Rail Vegetation Site Manager to lead devegetation and arboricultural works across Network Rail infrastructure in the Wessex region. This hybrid role combines on-site supervision with remote project planning and reporting.

You will work with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors, travel across sites typically 2–3 days per week, and occasionally nights and weekends to meet safety and delivery requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of rail safety, HSE and CDM requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead devegetation and vegetation management works across Network Rail infrastructure in the Wessex region.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality.
• Coordinate with Network Rail representatives and subcontractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and report on projects; travel to NR sites across the area.
• Occasional night and weekend work as required.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Vegetation management

Arboriculture

Leadership of site teams

HSE and CDM awareness

RAMS planning

Driving licence & travel willingness

Tools

Sentinel NR systems

NR forms/reporting

Job description

Ground Control is looking for an experienced Rail Vegetation Site Manager 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

Benefits

• Remote working for planning, administration and reporting.
• Company vehicle
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee benefits and discounts.

Requirements

• The opportunity to work on major rail and vegetation management projects.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
• Strong understanding of rail safety, HSE and CDM requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS, briefings and work package plans
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends

Desirable Requirements

• COSS
• SMSTS or equivalent
• Sentinel and Network Rail systems experience
• Arboricultural, environmental or chainsaw qualifications
• First Aid certification

Desirable

• COSS.
• SMSTS or equivalent.
• Network Rail systems experience, including Sentinel and NR forms/reporting.
• First Aid.
• Environmental or Arboricultural qualifications.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.