Landscaping & Ecology Works Team Lead

Overview

Lead L&E team delivering safe, quality landscape & ecology works on M40

Key Responsibilities

• permit management
• plant maintenance
• incident investigation
• site inspections
• compliance monitoring
• record keeping

Tasks

-Provide timely information and feedback as required by ERO M40 Management for reporting purposes. -Ensure all necessary permits and approvals are available prior to commencement of night works. Stay informed about relevant regulations and compliance requirements. -Report any issues with fleet or plant to the Day Works Manager, Night Works Manager or L&E Planning and Delivery Manager, and provide support in rectifying issues where required, whilst looking for ways to innovate and provide a better service. -To assist where necessary in the supervision of sub-contractors, monitoring performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and project timelines. Ensuring that they are working in a safe manner, in accordance with the CDM pack. -Investigate incidents and near-misses, documenting findings, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and escalating findings to ensure lessons learnt are captured. -Undertake regular site inspections and safety audits to identify all risks and remove or mitigate against. -Monitor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations. -Ensure all plant used by the L&E team is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and any defects are reported to the Day Works Manager. -Develop and maintain a good working relationship with our client and partners. -Ensure that all works comply with wildlife legislations including but not exclusive to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 & Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 -Active participation in the delivery of safety briefings, toolbox talks, and learning discussions. -Ensure accurate records of completed works and that they are input in a timely and contractual manner. Ensure that any failure works are reported back to the L&E Planning and Delivery Manager for re-planning. -Oversee, supervise, and participate in the delivery of landscape and ecology works, ensuring that all works are completed satisfactorily, and all relevant works documents are completed and filed in a timely manner. -Promote and develop teamwork and positive work attitudes. -Ensure all activities are completed safely in compliance with the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. -To assist where necessary with the creation of works pack, including briefings and permits. -Support the process that identifies the levels of competence required to deliver the service and communicate these back to the L&E Planning and Delivery Manager. -Behave in a manner to promote collaboration and fairness, and to foster a positive work environment, improving morale of the workforce. -Identify and communicate appropriate training requirements for operatives to the L&E Planning Manager and Delivery Manager. -To fully engage with the promotion and adoption of any current and future health, safety and wellbeing initiatives rolled out by Egis Road operation M40 Ltd and/or Egis UK. -Proactively identify and address and/or escalate any defects or non-conformances to the L&E Planning and Delivery Manager. -Work closely with other departments and contractors to facilitate works.

Requirements

• cscs
• smsts
• chainsaw
• pole pruner
• team lead
• ecology

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of landscape & ecology principles, including best practice and ecological constrictions. -Considerable and demonstrable experience of a high regard to safety and quality on a high-speed strategic road network. -Safe use of hedge cutter, strimmer, chipper, blower -Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position* -Flexible approach to managing changing priorities and working conditions during night-time hours. -Current CSCS Supervisor card, SSSTS/SMSTS. -Strong ability to lead teams effectively, fostering a positive and productive work environment. -A demonstrable ability to identify areas for improvement, and implement change, through a combination of clear and effective communication, and a drive to succeed. -Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting 0020-03 or CS30 -Level 2 Award in using a Powered Pole Pruner - NPORS 360 Degrees Below 10 Tonnes -Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm 0020-04 or CS31 minimum -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. -Proven track record as a Site Team Lead on high-speed road projects. -Capability in making informed decisions under pressure, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

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About Egis

-Evolved from transport infrastructure roots into a global engineering powerhouse. -Typical projects span airport management, metro systems, highway operations, smart city networks, and signaling schemes. -Delivers end‑to‑end services: architecture, engineering, construction, and operations. -Among its standout ventures: managing 17 airports worldwide and operating advanced drone‑detection systems in airspace.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship offered; candidates must already have the right to work in the uk.