At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering high-quality landscaping projects across the South of England.
- Company: Join Landscape Construction Group, a specialist in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, a company van, mobile phone, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunities for training and progression to project manager roles.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transforming outdoor spaces while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in landscape construction with strong leadership and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 54000 £ per year.
Position: Lead Landscaper
Reports To: Project Manager
Location: Various sites across the South of England with main office located in Basingstoke
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent (subject to probation)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications [PAYE: Salary £45,000 - £54,000] [CIS: £240-£310 per day]
About Landscape Construction Group
Landscape Construction Group Ltd is a specialist landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor delivering high-quality external works for residential developers, commercial clients, local authorities, hotels, schools and private clients.
Role Overview
The Lead Landscaper is responsible for leading a team of skilled landscape operatives and labourers to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to high standard. They will complete quality assurance documentation, ensure health and safety standards are maintained, and manage project progress, equipment, and materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct labour on site and guide them in undertaking:
- Paving installation
- Kerb and edging installation
- Timber works including fencing and sleeper walls
- Drainage installation
- Tree and shrub planting
- Turfing and seeding
- Topsoil preparation
- Setting out works from drawings
- Operating small plant and tools
- Operating plant equipment
- Plant care
- Train and mentor junior operatives
- Plan daily workload and travel efficiently
- Undertake quality control inspections and record keeping
- Manage materials and equipment on site
- Liaise professionally with client representatives on site
- Undertake vehicle and equipment checks
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed by operatives on site
- Assist project managers with programming and methodology
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:
Work in accordance with company Health & Safety policies, implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), carry out equipment and plant inspections, assist with incident reporting and implement environmental controls. Promote safe working practices and environmental protection.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in Landscape Construction, with full understanding of both soft and hard landscaping best practices.
- Valid CSCS/LISS Skilled worker’s card with NVQ level 3 in landscape construction or related industry qualification.
- Ability to supervise work safely, effectively and efficiently.
- Strong leadership ability and communication skills.
- Strong ability to read technical drawings.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Gold Supervisors CSCS
- First Aid at work
- SSSTS/SMSTS
- CPCS/NPORS for Forward tipping dumper and Excavators below 10T
- CAT & Genny training and other industry qualifications.
Development Opportunities:
Progression to project manager through training, experience and achievement of relevant qualifications.
Benefits:
Competitive pay, company van, company mobile phone, training opportunities, pension scheme, career progression opportunities.
Lead Landscaper in Basingstoke employer: HL Services
Join a dedicated and friendly team as a Grounds Maintenance Operative in South East London, where your contributions to maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces are truly valued. With a competitive pay rate of £14.80 per hour and a commitment to employee development, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages growth and teamwork. Enjoy the satisfaction of delivering high-quality service while working in a dynamic environment across vibrant locations like Erith, Brixton, Croydon, and Sidcup.
