Landscape Construction Manager

Landscape Construction Manager – 7+ years’ hands-on experience in landscape construction, with a minimum of 3 years managing teams\\nLocation: Southwest London (Primarily West London & Home Counties)\\nSalary: 65k-75k depending on experience + 25 days holiday (Inc 5 sick day after probation) + pension\\nHours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm\\nThe Landscape Construction Manager plays a pivotal role in bridging design intent with physical execution on some of the most demanding and design-led gardens in the UK. Operating at the core of site-based delivery, this person is responsible for translating design documentation into flawlessly built environments – managing site teams, subcontractors, schedules, health & safety, and quality assurance across several live projects.\\nThis is a leadership role for a highly organised and technically proficient individual with deep knowledge of hard and soft landscaping practices, site logistics, and programme delivery in a high-end residential context.\\nCore Responsibilities:\\nProject Execution & Site Coordination\\nAct as the primary site lead for day-to-day build execution across one or more live sites.\\nInterpret and set out from technical drawings and design packages, flagging any discrepancies or buildability concerns to the Design and Contracts teams immediately.\\nManage all physical aspects of the build: groundworks, structural elements, paving, external joinery, irrigation infrastructure, lighting cable routes, planting beds, and final finishes.\\nEnsure sequencing of works is logical, coordinated with subcontractors, and in line with the main project programme.\\nTeam Management\\nLead the site team including Site Managers, Skilled Landscapers, and Landscape Operatives.\\nProvide morning briefings and end-of-day debriefs to track task completion, reallocate labour, and identify next steps.\\nCoach junior team members in site skills, material handling, and design comprehension.\\nLabour & Subcontractor Planning\\nForecast and communicate labour requirements to Contracts Manager weekly.\\nCoordinate the activity of subcontractors and specialists (e.g., stone suppliers, irrigation engineers, lighting installers).\\nEnsure clear, respectful communication among all trades to maintain site harmony and pace.\\nProgramme & Milestone Monitoring\\nMonitor project timeline on a daily basis and proactively raise alerts where slippage may occur.\\nContribute to internal programme tracking using MS Project or other systems.\\nAttend weekly office meetings with Contracts Managers and Designers to report on site progress and raise technical or logistical issues.\\nHealth & Safety (H&S)\\nTake full responsibility for on-site H&S compliance including induction, PPE, RAMS implementation, and daily safety checks.\\nLead toolbox talks and ensure all incidents or near misses are reported and reviewed.\\nMaintain a clean and safe site at all times, in line with CDM requirements and internal standards.\\nProcurement & Materials Coordination\\nLiaise with the Contracts Manager and Procurement team to coordinate delivery schedules.\\nReceive, inspect, and store deliveries on site, reporting any damage or incorrect items immediately.\\nEnsure correct materials are used on site in accordance with design and specification.\\nClient & Designer Engagement\\nAttend regular client meetings on site and contribute to updates, reporting on progress, variations, and key decisions.\\nEnsure minutes of site meetings are recorded and shared internally and externally as required.\\nBe a positive representative of the company’s ethos, standards, and communication values.\\nQuality Control\\nPersonally oversee critical path elements such as stonework installation, joinery positioning, and planting layouts.\\nMaintain photographic records and daily logs.\\nSign off works with Contracts Manager and contribute to snagging inspections before handover.\\nRequired Skills & Experience\\n7+ years’ hands-on experience in landscape construction, with a minimum of 3 years managing teams or sites in the luxury/high-spec market.\\nDemonstrable success delivering large-scale residential gardens with complex logistics, detailed finishes, and tight timelines.\\nProficient in interpreting construction drawings and technical detailing.\\nStrong understanding of landscaping materials, drainage, ground preparation, site levels, and sequencing.\\nExperience in managing subcontractors, setting out works, and programme management.\\nProven ability to coordinate across design, procurement, and commercial teams.\\nTools & Qualifications\\nCSCS Supervisor or Management Card (Essential)\\nSSSTS or SMSTS (Preferred – training can be provided)\\nFirst Aid at Work Certificate (Desirable)\\nFull UK Driving Licence (Essential)\\nMicrosoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)\\nFamiliarity with MS Project or similar programme tracking software\\nCareer Pathway\\nThis role is a strategic pathway toward a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Delivery Manager position. You will work closely with Directors, Designers, and Quantity Surveyors, and will be provided with mentorship and structured growth opportunities across the business