Railway Site Supervisor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Railway Site Supervisor – Vegetation Management and Fencing to join a well‑established Arboricultural company!

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary From £39,000 PA, Depending on Experience.
Location: Covering South East - 'Surrey, Sussex, Wessex, and Kent'.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekend availability depending on site & business needs.

Founded in 2000, they are a specialist Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Ecology and Fencing contractor. Based within the Southeast of England and located only five minutes from the major motorway network, they provide a comprehensive range of services to the rail, highways, and construction industry throughout the UK. The company supplies plant, equipment, and highly experienced operatives—including qualified machine operators, Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors, and AFI‑accredited fencing operatives—to address clients’ vegetation management, arboriculture, fencing, and ecological requirements.

Due to an increase in projects, the company is seeking COSS/Site Supervisor(s) to join their teams across the UK. They have offices in Surrey and Sutton‑in‑Ashfield, with operations spanning the UK, excluding Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Their primary focus areas include Anglia, Midlands, North West, North East, Surrey, Sussex, and Wessex.

• Personal Health & Safety.
• Site‑based operatives Health & Safety.
• Site‑based operational activities.
• Supervising teams.
• The COSS/PiC will ensure the operatives/subcontractors are working safely and that all staff have correct PPE, reporting any deficiencies to the Site Manager.
• Ensure work volumes are being achieved to scope and programme.
• Completion of daily/activity reports.
• Conducting and assisting with site safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure variations are captured, maximised, and clearly defined in line with pricing elements of the contract.
• Ensure teams work to standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks.
• Report any inconsistencies or concerns immediately to the Site Manager.
• Report all accidents/ incidents/ occupational disease/ close calls/ near misses to the Site Manager without delay.
• Ensure all paperwork for the week ahead is produced and available to teams.
• Contract/project specific document preparation or assistance (including WPP, TBS, etc.).
• Communicate directly with the client onsite representatives.
• Work with HSQE and the management team to maintain high standards of Health & Safety.
• Support company and client‑derived initiatives.
• Coaching and mentoring new operatives.
• Set a good example for all site‑based operatives.
• Co‑ordinate site‑based activities with the Site Manager.

• COSS/IWA.
• Rail Experience (minimum 3 years).
• Arboricultural, fencing (minimum 2 years).
• Task‑based qualifications (NPTC / LANTRA).
• Health & Safety Awareness.
• Supervision experience.
• Ability to supervise/manage people.
• PTS‑AC / DCCR.
• CSCS (LISS / FISS) where appropriate.

• Environmental Awareness.
• First Aid – Forestry.

• Fencing.
• Chainsaw / Wood chipper / Brush Cutter / Plant.
• CAT / Genny.
• Abrasive Wheel.
• Hand tools relevant to task.
• Chapter 8 – Signing, Lighting and Guarding.
• Clean driving licence.

• Company vehicle.
• Company pension.
• Paid volunteer time.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.