Site Manager

UKund Control; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance company seeks an experienced Site Manager to oversee arboriculture projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will ensure safety compliance, manage field teams, perform pricing, and maintain client relationships. Candidates should have proven management experience and expertise in arboriculture, with desirable knowledge of rail projects. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing with service

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Employee support and Free Flu Jabs

Subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Personal choice volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in pricing and managing arboriculture works is essential.
• A background in rail projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring safety compliance.
• Manage workloads and enhance productivity of field teams.
• Develop task briefs and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Experience in arboriculture and de-vegetation

Proven experience managing Site Supervisors and Managers

Education

SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, First Aid+, F and COSS

Job description

Site Manager - Rail Arboriculture

Location: Field-based between Glasgow & Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you’ll do:

Ground Control is looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of arboriculture and de-vegetation projects across Scotland. You’ll work closely with the Senior Site Manager and Contracts Manager to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure full safety compliance through regular audits and inspections.
• Manage fluctuating workloads and support field-based teams to improve productivity.
• Price and scope arboriculture works accurately, assessing all site requirements.
• Develop clear task briefs and maintain strong client relationships.
• Plan possessions effectively and manage working hours to ensure team safety.
• Lead safe, high-quality project delivery and resolve issues promptly.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in arboriculture and de-vegetation, including pricing of works
• Proven experience managing Site Supervisors and Managers

Desirable:

• Rail experience
• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, First Aid+, F and COSS

Why join us:

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.

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 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 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.