Site Agent

Site Agent (Rail Vegetation Management)

Location: Wessex (Reading Southampton Eastleigh Basingstoke)

Division: Rail & Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to lead critical vegetation management projects across the UKs rail network

At Ground Control were 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.

What Youll Do

Youll 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 youll play a key role in delivering exceptional results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating vegetation clearance works primarily across Network Rail infrastructure.

• Conducting and reviewing RAMS site briefings and work package plans.

• 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.

• Producing site documentation progress reports and close-out paperwork.

• Supporting the planning of future works resource allocation and material procurement.

• Undertaking regular site inspections and audits to identify and resolve issues.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager ideally within the rail industry.

• Strong understanding of vegetation management and environmental best practice.

• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.

• Excellent working knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations.

• Confident in preparing and reviewing RAMS and site documentation.

• Effective communicator with strong leadership skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable:

• COSS (Controller of Site Safety) certification.

• SMSTS or equivalent management safety qualification.

• Experience using Network Rail systems (e.g. Sentinel NR forms reporting tools).

• First Aid certification.

• Environmental or Arboricultural qualifications.

Working Arrangements

This is a field based role combining site-based supervision (typically 23 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.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: Were 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.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:

23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued 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 and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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