Site Manager (Vegetation)

At Avove Utilities, we’re proud to partner with the Northern power Grid (NPG) on essential infrastructure projects that power homes and businesses across the UK. Our work supports the upgrade and maintenance of the national electricity network, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery.We are looking for an experienced and proactive Vegetation Site Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing all on-site vegetation management activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This includes leading site teams, organising daily tasks, managing resources, and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders. A strong focus on health and safety, environmental compliance, and quality is essential. What will your day look like… Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safelyEnsuring a suitably competent workforce (including subcontractors) is in place to complete all site activitiesUndertaking site audits and inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislationPerforming quality checks in-line with contract specificationDemonstrating excellent stakeholder management; collaborating with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties.Working closely with the Operational Lead.Cultivating open 2-way communication and building trust within the team.Setting SMART objectives, producing KPIs and working to deadlines.Where applicable, making sure machinery and/or traffic management is bookedAbout you…Experience working on overhead powerlines and/or in vegetation managementThe ability to effectively plan and organise staff and machinery around power outagesStrong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with both internal and external stakeholderA critical and analytical mindset, capable of making sound judgements and decisionsA proactive attitude, with the drive to improve processes and overcome challengesGood IT literacyThe initiative to work independently while also contributing to team successExperience in coaching or mentoring, with the ability to lead and develop a teamWhat’s in it for you… 24 days holiday plus bank holidaysCar/Car AllowanceCompany pension schemeLife assurancePrivate GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programmeEmployee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.About Avove...Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.We are an equal opportunities employer...At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.