Soft Landscaping Manager and Landscaping Supervisor

PPM Recruitment

Job One- Soft Landscaping Manager- Central and West London

We are currently looking for exceptional Soft Landscape Manager/Landscape Contracts Manager. It is a senior role within the company, working closely with the Directors on a select collection of projects in London and UK

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of managing the delivery of projects at the very pinnacle of the landscape industry

Candidates must have a very strong grounds maintenance/soft landscaping background

Candidates must be smart and presentable with good people skills

Responsibilities:

• Report project performance to Director as required
• Manage the environmental requirements of the projects
• Responsible for the project cost control.
• Liaise with clients to arrange works and attend any pre-start meetings with the corresponding Consultant or Director
• Prepare site paperwork such as permits to dig, RAMS, check sheets, spray records etc.
• Liaise with Project Manager when ordering plant, machinery and haulage for waste as required
• Manage plant operators and labourers as necessary to ensure projects are properly resourced to complete on time and on budget.
• Supervise all works on site, ensuring high standards of work are met. Requirements
• Construction/landscape industry qualifications are beneficial.
• CSCS card / SSSTS
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Managing the landscaping specialist contractor
• Overseeing the whole package which will include deep drainage

Salary is 36k to 40k depending on skills/experience + package

Job Two- Landscaping Site Supervisor – Central and West London

We are currently looking for Site Supervisor to supervise the construction/landscaping activities that take place on a day to day basis on various work sites and ensure the successful completion of the contract under your supervision. To ensure activities undertaken on sites are carried out to the highest practicable safety standards and delivered to programme.

Strong organizational skills and time management along with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s skill set as well as being able to work calmly and efficiently as part of a small team in a busy, but the creative environment.

Candidates must have a very strong grounds maintenance/soft landscaping background

Candidates must be smart and presentable with good people skills

Responsibilities:

• To ensure current and future work activities are planned and resources (labour, plant and material) are available.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements.
• Provide, monitor and control labour, plant and materials to meet the programme.
• Monitor and instruct subcontractor and direct workforce, identifying training requirements and ensuring only trained, competent and authorised persons are completing assigned tasks and operating equipment and plant.
• Ensure delivery of briefings including start of shift, method statements, risk assessments and regular toolbox talks covering appropriate health, safety and environmental issues are recorded and understood by your teams.
• To ensure that works are being undertaken as detailed in the method statement and in accordance with the risk assessment for the task.
• Assist with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme.
• To ensure that permits are received and completed and that controls
• Ensure accurate, legible and up to date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at end of shift with delivery tickets and plant returns completed.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client.
• Ensure that plant, equipment and vehicle inspections are carried out, and defects are reported immediately.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings.
• Ensure that the workplace under your supervision is kept tidy and safe access routes for both plant and people are maintained.
• Remain aware of the arrangements implemented with other Contractors and Subcontractors to avoid confusion about areas of responsibility
• Ensure hazardous materials are stored, handled, used and disposed of in accordance with the COSHH assessment.

Working hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday till Friday

Salary: 32k to 38k depending on skills/experience + package

Please call or send a CV to apply