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Posted 01 August, 2026

Field Manager

Network Plus
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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\n The role will be based in the Northwest of England as part of the SPENW vegetation management contract.\n
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\n As a Utility Arboriculture Field Manager, you will be responsible for the operational performance of the contract; delivering the work safely, on time, in budget and to our client’s expectations.\n
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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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\n You will ensure all work within the contract under your control are carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations, while working to maximize the profitability of the contract and ensuring satisfaction of contractual requirements\n
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\n Heading up compliance with the client’s authorisation requirements and specifications, with the company standards of service and quality systems\n
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\n Documentation control while working closely with the back-office support team\n
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\n On site lead for pre-vetting, consenting and planning to ensure works are completed within outage windows with the correct resources.\n
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\n Ensuring that the health and safety competence of sub-contract organisation and direct labour are assessed prior to commencing work\n
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\n You will manage and motivate a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example\n
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\n Forward facing, professional and be a brand ambassador for the Company\n
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\n Delivering team briefings with all on a monthly basis and ensure two-way feedback\n
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\nExperience and Qualifications\n
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  • Experience of working in Utilities
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  • Utility Arb units UA1, 2.1 UA5
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  • LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector
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  • Good verbal communication skills
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  • Good management skills
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  • Financial and commercial awareness
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  • Good Computer Skills – emails, Word, Excel etc.
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  • Clean Driving Licence
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  • DNO experience
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\nSalary and Benefits\n
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\n We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.\n
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\n Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.\n
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\n We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.\n
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\n We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.\n
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\nAbout Network Plus \n
\n Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.\n
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\n We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.\n
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\n We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.\n