Supervisor / Site Manager
From horticruitment
Working For: Horticruitment
Supervisor / Site Manager Required
Job Ref: S916
Our client is a well-established landscaping firm with over 40 years of experience in the commercial and residential sectors, specialising in large-scale projects. Based in Surrey, the company offers a wide range of landscaping services, including soft landscaping, grounds maintenance, and specialist environmental work such as tree surgery. With a focus on commercial construction, their portfolio includes high-profile projects such as hospitals and major residential developments. They also operate a dedicated nursery for contract growing and containerisation services. The company prides itself on delivering quality, safety, and competitive pricing, with a strong commitment to maintaining health and safety standards across all operations.
Role Overview:
As a Site Supervisor, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of operations on-site, primarily focusing on soft landscaping. The successful candidate will serve as an essential link between the Contract Managers and the on-site teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards, while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.
The successful candidate will also oversee key logistical and administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth running of site activities, as well as assisting in the effective delivery of project programmes and procurement plans.
Predominantly site based, this role offers the opportunity to grow and progress within the company. The hours are 08:00am – 16:00pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management
- Oversee daily on-site operations, primarily focused on soft-landscaping, acting as a critical liaison between the Contract Managers and site teams.
- Ensure strict adherence to company Health and Safety as well as Environmental standards.
- Assist Contract Managers in developing, updating, and executing project programmes and procurement plans.
- Manage administrative tasks such as collating site paperwork (e.g., delivery notes), verifying deliveries against orders, completing daily site diaries, attending daily site briefings, and conducting regular health and safety checks.
- Ensure project sites are clean, well-protected, and free from any damage caused by others.
- Supervise more complex site tasks, ensuring all works are completed to the required standards and tolerances, including the accurate setting-out of works from technical plans.
Commercial Management
- Identify and communicate any potential variations or additional works to Contract Managers that could add value without compromising quality.
- Assist in the pricing and execution of additional works, ensuring these are processed promptly upon receipt of a Valued Instruction.
- Manage the fleet of vehicles and machinery used by Team Leaders, including collecting mileage and machinery usage reports and coordinating maintenance with the Asset Register.
- Conduct regular van inspections (monthly), perform PPE and hand tool inventory checks, and arrange for restocking as required. Ensure Team Leaders are aware that any losses may result in charges.
Requirements:
- Possession of a valid CSCS card and other relevant industry certifications.
- Solid understanding of commercial landscaping and operational planning.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Proficiency in IT and digital tools for managing contract information and project schedules.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan profitable projects efficiently.
- Ambitious and a desire to grow and progress in a leadership role within the landscaping industry.
If this Supervisor / Site Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Leah Hearne on 01233 732767 or leah@horticruitment.com.
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