Rural Maintenance Manager

Job Description

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rural Maintenance Manager to join our team, managing the delivery of countryside maintenance across our rural and built estates. Using both in-house teams and contracted services, your work will cover a broad range of activity including forestry, fencing, maintaining public access and preserving scheduled monuments. You’ll also support conservation work across specially protected sites such as SAC, SPA and SSSIs.

The Rural Maintenance Manager will cover tasks to support the Training Estate contract across Salisbury Plain which has many complexities due to the size of the Estate, Salisbury Plain is the largest military training area in the UK covering 38,000 hectares.


Location: Westdown Camp, Tilshead, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4RS

Salary: £44,143.67

Travel required: Regional travel will be required - Associated costs will be supported by the company.


Key Responsibilities:

Carry out Rural Maintenance Tasks across the Training Estate
Lead and manage a team of operatives (performance, attendance, safety & welfare)
Oversee all planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across rural and built assets.
Allocate appropriate resources and manage contractors effectively
Ensure all work meets statutory obligations and best practices, especially environmental and safety standards.
Develop additional works plans and identify income-generation opportunities


The Ideal Candidate:

Strong management and interpersonal skills
Health & Safety focused
Skilled in planning, problem-solving and meeting deadlines
Basic tree inspection qualification (desirable)


Essential Criteria:

Qualification in rural/estate management or forestry (Level 4+) or equivalent experience
Familiarity with the relevant legal context for countryside management
Proficient in IT tools including GIS and MS Excel
Holds full UK driving licence


More about this role:

This is a fulfilling and dynamic role for a proactive manager who thrives in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment. You’ll be leading a skilled and dedicated team, delivering high standards of estate care that directly support the UK’s vital military defence mission. In addition, you’ll play an active role in conservation and sustainability projects across a unique rural landscape.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience or interest in roles such as Rural Maintenance, Agricultural Management, Land and Estate Management, Countryside or Environmental Management, Grounds and Facilities Supervision, Forestry Operations, or Infrastructure Maintenance.

Rural Maintenance Managers are essential members of our team on Salisbury Plain. If you’re ready to take on a meaningful role with real impact, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

 

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