Overview
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Lead from site. Deliver safely. Build lasting client relationships. At Ground Control, we deliver high-quality rail and infrastructure projects that prioritise safety, quality, and efficiency. We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager/Supervisor/Team Leader to take ownership of day-to-day site operations, lead field teams, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Location: Chippenham / Reading / Swindon - (M4 Corridor)
Responsibilities
* Plan and manage site activities, including vegetation and structure clearance
* Lead on-site teams, maintaining safety, quality, and productivity
* Monitor progress, allocate resources, and resolve site issues
* Conduct inspections, audits, toolbox talks, briefings, and handover
* Review team performance and ensure compliance with operational standards
* Ensure staff complete paperwork and follow site procedure
* Identify, report, and manage risks
* Stakeholder Management
* Documentation & Reporting
* Deliver projects within agreed timeframes
* Environmental, Sustainability & Social Value
What you’ll get
* A leadership role where your site management and decisions directly impact project success
* Opportunities to work on varied rail and infrastructure projects with visible outcomes
* Autonomy on site with strong support from experienced operational teams
* Career progression and development through exposure to complex projects and stakeholder management
* A supportive, safety-first culture that values compliance, quality, and client relationships
Essential
What we’re looking for
* Experienced Site Manager, ideally in rail or infrastructure
* Knowledge of vegetation management and HSE/CDM standards
* Strong leadership, communication, and IT skills
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
* Safety-first mindset with strong client relationship skills
* CSCS card (Site Manager/Supervisor) and PTS certificate
* COSS Certification
Desirable
* Experience with Network Rail systems (Sentinel, NR forms, reporting tools)
* First Aid qualification
* Environmental or Arboricultural qualifications
Recruitment process
* Application review: Our Talent team reviews your application against key skills
* Optional video: Short video to showcase skills and personality (optional)
* Intro call: Short telephone interview
* First interview: Teams or in person
* Next steps: Technical assessment and/or second-stage interview may follow
We’ll keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.
Benefits
* Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
* Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution
* Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
* Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
* Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
* Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
* Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
* Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Equal Opportunities
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair recruitment and employment practices, including reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees. We uphold dignity, respect, and inclusion, with a zero-tolerance approach to discriminatory behaviour.
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