Hard Landscape Foreperson

Halmer Recruit

Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hard Landscape Foreperson to join a multi award winning landscaping company delivering high end landscape construction projects across London.

This is a key role within the construction division of the business, leading hard landscaping projects and bringing design led plans to life. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing landscaping teams on site and ensuring projects are delivered in line with detailed design specifications and the highest standards of workmanship.

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, organised and highly motivated with proven experience delivering high end hard landscaping projects. You will have strong experience reading technical plans, setting out sites and leading teams while working closely with landscape architects, garden designers, subcontractors and clients.

This role offers a salary from 37,000 to 45,000 depending on experience, along with a company van and excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret site design plans to ensure hard landscaping elements are delivered as specified
• Work with and install a range of hard landscaping materials including porcelain, natural stone, clay pavers and brickwork
• Accurately set out sites from plans while collaborating with designers and project stakeholders
• Install surface drainage systems and formwork
• Oversee installation of irrigation systems in collaboration with specialist contractors
• Oversee installation of water features working with specialist contractors
• Work alongside soft landscaping teams to deliver planting and horticultural aspects of projects
• Manage landscaping staff on site and maintain productivity and quality standards
• Report project progress to the Contracts Manager and Contracts Director
• Liaise with clients, designers and subcontractors to ensure projects run efficiently

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering high end hard landscaping projects
• Full clean UK driving licence
• CSCS card
• Competent using landscaping power tools and site equipment
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures on construction sites

Skills

• Proven leadership and people management ability
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high quality workmanship
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Strong communication skills when working with clients and project stakeholders
• High levels of motivation and the ability to motivate others

What’s On Offer

• Salary from 37,000 to 45,000 depending on experience
• Company van provided for business use
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Branded uniform and PPE provided
• Training relevant to the role
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Employee assistance programme backed by BUPA
• Company events
• Opportunity to work for one of the UK’s leading award winning landscaping companies

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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