Job Description

SITE MANAGER

Location: Essex + national travel

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, plus national travel and overnight stays away

We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Fencing Site Manager to lead fencing projects across Rail, Road and wider Infrastructure. You'll manage site teams and oversee the installation, maintenance and removal of fencing, while also supporting civils, arboriculture, landscape and ecology projects. Working closely with the Contract Manager and clients, you'll ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard

What you’ll do;

• Support site surveys, work-scope assessments and project planning.
• Prepare and review WPPs, RAMS, Task Briefs and Toolbox Talks.
• Supervise fencing operations across multiple sites.
• Lead, motivate and manage fencing operatives and labourers.
• Ensure health, safety and quality standards are maintained.
• Liaise with Contract Managers, engineers and clients.
• Coordinate materials, plant and equipment.
• Monitor progress, inspect works and provide site reports.
• Resolve site issues to keep projects on programme and budget.
• Act as Site Supervisor, PIC and COSS when required.

What you’ll get;

• Opportunities to work across major Rail, Road and Infrastructure projects.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee benefits and discounts.
• The opportunity to lead a growing and varied Infrastructure operation.

What we’re looking for;

• Proven experience supervising construction or fencing sites.
• Strong fencing knowledge and experience.
• PTS and PIC/COSS – essential.
• CSCS – essential.
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety.
• Confident leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• First Aid qualification.
• CAT & Genny / CAT Scan competence.

Desirable:

• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Experience using construction software and digital site systems.
• Experience across civils, arboriculture, landscaping or ecology projects.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• 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 Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), 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 and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

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