Grounds Maintenance Work Team Lead Jobs

Egis in the UK

Location:
United Kingdom, Milton Common

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

The Grounds Maintenance Manager Works Team Lead will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of planned day and nighttime works for our internal teams. The L&E Works Team Lead will oversee the efficient delivery of works, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role ensures that planned works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while minimising disruption to traffic and local communities. The L&E Works Team Lead will coordinate resources and liaise with the L&E Manager, Night Works Manager and Day Works Manager to ensure completion and sign off all nighttime works. The role will ensure that health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are maintained, and compliance with Egis codes of ethics and conduct.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure all activities are completed safely in compliance with the company’s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
Undertake regular site inspections and safety audits to identify all risks and remove or mitigate against
Active participation in the delivery of safety briefings, toolbox talks, and learning discussions
Oversee, supervise, and participate in the delivery of landscape and ecology works, ensuring that all works are completed satisfactorily, and all relevant works documents are completed and filed in a timely manner
Ensure accurate records of completed works and that they are input in a timely and contractual manner
Support the process that identifies the levels of competence required to deliver the service
Identify and communicate appropriate training requirements for operatives
Ensure that all works comply with wildlife legislations including but not exclusive to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 & Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
Investigate incidents and near-misses, documenting findings, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Monitor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations
Proactively identify and address and/or escalate any defects or non-conformances
Ensure all necessary permits and approvals are available prior to commencement of night works
Report any issues with fleet or plant
Ensure all plant used by the L&E team is maintained
Provide timely information and feedback as required
Promote and develop teamwork and positive work attitudes
Behave in a manner to promote collaboration and fairness
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with our client and partners
Work closely with other departments and contractors to facilitate works
To assist where necessary with the creation of works pack, including briefings and permits
To assist where necessary in the supervision of sub-contractors
To fully engage with the promotion and adoption of any current and future health, safety and wellbeing initiatives
To carry our other such related duties as maybe required

Requirements:

Proven track record as a Site Team Lead on high-speed road projects
Current CSCS Supervisor card, SSSTS/SMSTS
Strong understanding of landscape & ecology principles, including best practice and ecological constrictions
A demonstrable ability to identify areas for improvement, and implement change, through a combination of clear and effective communication, and a drive to succeed
Considerable and demonstrable experience of a high regard to safety and quality on a high-speed strategic road network
Strong ability to lead teams effectively, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Capability in making informed decisions under pressure, ensuring timely resolution of issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Flexible approach to managing changing priorities and working conditions during night-time hours
Must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK

Nice to have:

Desirable Qualifications in: Safe use of hedge cutter, strimmer, chipper, blower
Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting 0020-03 or CS30
Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm 0020-04 or CS31 minimum
Level 2 Award in using a Powered Pole Pruner - NPORS 360 Degrees Below 10 Tonnes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Grounds Maintenance Work Team Lead