Site Agent

Location: Wessex (Reading, Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke)

Division: Rail & Infrastructure

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• COSS (Controller of Site Safety) certification.
• SMSTS or equivalent management safety qualification.
• Experience using Network Rail systems (e.g. Sentinel, , reporting tools).
• First Aid certification.
• Environmental or Arboricultural qualifications.

Working Arrangements
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.

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.

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.

• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
• Medigold employee support
• Free Flu Jabs
• Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme

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 50,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Ground Control is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We are a proud 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.