Arboriculture Supervisor
Arboriculture Supervisor
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Job Description
Egis Road Operations M40 Ltd are looking for a Landscape & Ecology Works Supervisor / Arboriculture Supervisor to assist with the planning scouting and delivery of the Landscape & Ecology (L&E) programme. You will be working as part of a team to achieve the landscape and ecology goals on the M40 which include
balancing pond maintenance ditch work maintenance vegetation defects control ecological
survey and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Scouting Upcoming Work:
- Conduct scouting operations for planned maintenance work or defect rectification.
- Advise on expected duration of each task.
- Advise on appropriate machinery.
- Document and report findings to the L&E Project Manager.
Create Briefing packs
- Creating comprehensive work packs.
- Ensure that all necessary information resources and instructions are included in the work packs.
Supporting our internal Landscape & Ecology Teams
- Provide technical advice where applicable to help and develop the team.
- Support the L&E Lead Operative in their dayday activities.
- Advise on training and equipment to support the team.
- Raise requisitions for supplies and equipment.
- Mentor and train maintenance staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in L&E Practices.
Liaising with Contractors
- Assist contractors when visiting site.
- Answer dayday enquiries
- Carry out inductions and briefing as and when required.
- Monitor completion paperwork to ensure that it is submitted and filed in a timely manner.
- Supervise their work as and when necessary
Quality Control
- To conduct site visits to review works that have been undertaken by contractors prior to approving payment.
- To carry out snagging exercise on any completion work liaising with both the internal and external team to rectify any snags.
Actively report health and safety concerns.
- Report any near misses or incidents promptly.
- Promote a positive and safe working environment ensuring compliance with all
- safety regulations and best practices.
- Promote a positive and proactive attitude towards health and safety.
- Carryout audits on both internal and external teams.
General
- Identify areas for process improvements and contribute to the development of best practice in highway structures maintenance.
- Attend relevant meetings as and when required.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with our client and partners.
- To carry out other such related duties as maybe required.
- 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.
Qualifications :
Technical skills:
- A strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
- Excellent scouting and observational skills.
- Proficiency in creating and reviewing work plans and packs.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid drivers license.
- Basic levels of Microsoft packages and IT systems.
Educational background and experience:
- Basic Tree Survey and Inspection Course.
- Knowledge/ Qualifications in the safe use of small plant tractors and excavators.
- Knowledge/ Qualifications is safe felling of trees.
- Experience in working in highway maintenance.
- Proven experience in landscape and ecology management preferably in a highway or large infrastructure environment. ecological constrictions.
- A demonstrable ability to identify areas for improvement and implement change through a
- combination of clear and effective communication and a drive to succeed.
- Considerable and demonstrable experience of a high regard to safety and quality on a
- highspeed strategic road network.
- Vast knowledge of tree species and shrub species tree diseases fungal and noxious weeds.
Personal attributes:
- Positive working attitude with a desire to succeed.
- The ability to think outside of the box to overcome issues.
- High level of organisational skills.
- Selfmotivated.
Additional Information :
Working arrangements:
The role will be based in our Banbury depot reporting to the Landscape & Ecology Project
Manager working Monday to Friday 40 hours a week.
The role offers flexible working hours between 7am 7pm. Occasional night shifts may be
required to assist in large/ technical L&E projects
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.
*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*
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
