Northamptonshire, EastMidlands NN1, United Kingdom
Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Description
About US
At VMS Ltd, our focus is simple: delivering safe,innovativeand reliable vegetation management solutions while always delivering on our promises. Working across rail, highways, utilities, waterways, localauthorityand commercial environments, wespecialisewhere others fear to go.
Our people are our greatest asset. We invest heavily in training,developmentand wellbeing, creating long-term career opportunities through our Lantra Approved Training Division, VMT Training.
Benefits of joining VMS:
- Competitive base salary
- Paid overtime opportunities
- 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
- Ongoing training, refresherqualificationsand career progression
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Car
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Business Development
- Delivery & Compliance
- 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.
- 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.
- Professional membership in connection with Level 3 qualification.
- Experience managing multi-site operations and regional teams.
- Strong client-facing and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with ISO-accredited systems and CDM 2015 compliance.
- Experience managing contracts for utility clients or within utility vegetation management.
- Knowledge of utility client requirements, frameworks and associated delivery standards.
- Experience working with utility networks, including power, highways, rail, water or other infrastructure environments
Experience working with utility networks, including power, highways, rail, water or other infrastructure environments
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