Rail Vegetation Site Manager - Hybrid (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 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.