AI Job Summary

Experience working with utility networks such as power, highways, rail, water, or other infrastructure environments.
Level 2 Health & Safety qualification, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely.
Understanding of operational, safety and commercial requirements for utility contracts.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

About US

At VMS Ltd, our focus is simple: delivering safe, innovative and reliable vegetation management solutions while always delivering on our promises. Working across rail, highways, utilities, waterways, local authority and commercial environments, we specialise where others fear to go.

Our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in training, development and wellbeing, creating long-term career opportunities through our Lantra Approved Training Division, VMT Training.

Benefits of joining VMS:

· Competitive base salary

· Profit Sharing Bonus

· Paid overtime opportunities

· 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

· Ongoing training, refresher qualifications and career progression

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Company Car

Key Responsibilities

· Client Engagement & Business Development

· Contract Development & Planning

· Delivery & Compliance

· Staff Development & Competency Management

· Health, Safety & Environmental Management

This role includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities outlined above.

Skills & Experience

· Experience working with utility networks, including power, highways, rail, water or other infrastructure environments.

· Experience in contract or operations management within the vegetation management, arboriculture, utilities or a related industry.

· Previous experience working within the utilities sector, ideally involving utility vegetation management, power networks or associated infrastructure.

· Level 2 Health & Safety qualification, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely.

· Level 3 or above suitable qualification.

· Proficient in IT systems, apps, CIM and other business support software.

· Confident with face-to-face meetings and presentations.

· Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to use initiative to find practical solutions.

· Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

· Good decision-making skills.

· Experience managing staff at both group and one-to-one level.

· Ability to multi-task and effectively plan and manage peak workflows.

· Understanding of the operational, safety and commercial requirements associated with utility contracts.

Desirable Criteria

· Professional membership in connection with Level 3 qualification.