Site Manager

Overview

Manage rail vegetation clearance projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspections
• work planning
• rams review
• progress reporting
• team leadership
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

This is a field based role, combining site-based supervision (typically 2–3 days per week) with remote planning, reporting, and coordination. Flexibility is essential, as occasional night or weekend work may be required to meet project and safety needs. You’ll be responsible for leading site teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. From managing vegetation clearance projects to coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional results. -Undertaking regular site inspections and audits to identify and resolve issues. -Supporting the planning of future works, resource allocation, and material procurement. -Conducting and reviewing RAMS, site briefings, and work package plans. -Producing site documentation, progress reports, and close-out paperwork. -Leading and supporting site teams to maintain safety, productivity, and quality -Liaising with Network Rail representatives, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. -Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and railway regulations. -Managing and coordinating vegetation clearance works, primarily across Network Rail infrastructure.

Requirements

• coss
• pts
• smsts
• network rail
• hse
• site manager

What You Bring

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to lead critical vegetation management projects across the UK’s rail network? At Ground Control, we’re seeking a proactive and safety-focused professional to oversee our vegetation management works within Network Rail infrastructure. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds - hands-on site supervision and remote project management - ensuring flexibility while maintaining full operational control. -Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools. -First Aid certification. -Environmental or Arboricultural qualifications. -COSS (Controller of Site Safety) certification. -Excellent working knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations. -Effective communicator with strong leadership skills. -Strong understanding of vegetation management and environmental best practice. -Proven experience as a Site Manager, ideally within the rail industry. -Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. -PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification. -Experience using Network Rail systems (e.g. Sentinel, NR forms, reporting tools). -Confident in preparing and reviewing RAMS and site documentation. -SMSTS or equivalent management safety qualification.

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Benefits

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. 2 personal choice volunteering days Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays Employee Recognition Scheme Robust pension scheme Free or subsidised national gym memberships Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Working Arrangements Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

About Ground Control

-It operates across the UK with a tech-driven, data-led approach. -Full national coverage and diversified revenue streams include EV-charging installs. -Projects range from transport-network vegetation control and winter gritting to play-area builds and habitat restoration. -Specialisms span infrastructure vegetation, tree surgery, ecological surveys, and large-scale landscape construction.

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