Landscape Contracts Manager
Landscape Contracts Manager
Job Ref E138
Our client is a multi-award-winning organisation that has acquired a reputation for high-quality Hard and Soft Landscaping, Ground Maintenance and Horticultural works both in the Commercial and Private sectors. Established over 100 years ago, this company operates nationwide with a number of regional offices and has an annual turnover of £30M. With over 300 staff they look to maintain and grow a strong client base and work portfolio, including MOD and Royal Ascot.
Job Brief
With the continued growth of the company, as Contracts Manager you will be responsible for delivering a number of high-quality soft landscaping contracting services valued on average, around £500K. The types of contracts you’ll be managing will be soft landscaping projects based on construction sites for Schools, Hospitals and Business Parks located in the West Yorkshire area.
For this position, if you are currently an existing Contracts Manager, Foreman or Assistant Contracts Manager with knowledge and experience in Landscaping and/or Horticulture and working on construction sites, please apply.
Responsibilities
Landscaping or Horticulture knowledge and experience.
Management of large-scale landscaping projects.
Liaising with clients, supervision of assigned personnel and contractors.
Ensuring compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards.
Ensuring projects are delivered to clients' expectations and on budget - monitoring and managing cost control effectively.
Effectively recruiting the right people within your division including direct labour and subcontractors.
Identifying the ongoing development needs of your team via formal and informal processes.
Procurement of materials and any subcontracted works to within the forecasted budget.
Assisting with business development and supporting our Estimating team where required.
Requirements
Already an experienced Contracts Manager within the land-based sector, you will have a wealth of experience in delivering high quality projects and principal contractor project management, in a timely and efficient manner.
Good contractual awareness including experience of managing works in accordance with NEC3, NEC4, JCT & JCLI forms of contract.
A professional qualification in landscaping, horticulture, or other land-based industry.
Commercial acumen including accurate cost control, efficient procurement, production of timely valuations, pricing of variations and compensation events.
Experience of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations and the preparation of quality plans and safe systems of work.
A motivated, driven, and flexible approach comes naturally to you.
About you
The successful candidate will have excellent influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and high attention to detail, consultative approach to their work. Organisational and time management skills are also required along with a full driving licence.
If this Landscape Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com
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Grower Manager
Grower Manager required
Job Ref Y899
Our client is a family run wholesale ornamental plant grower in West Sussex, who have been operating since the early 1970’s. It’s diverse and skilled team of 45+ staff produce in excess of 1 million plants for the garden centre market each year.
Job Description:
The newly created role of Grower Manager will deliver the diverse growing requirements of the commercial crops, overseeing all growing functions, and contributing to the cost-effective supply of product to a professional standard. The total growing area is a mix of covered and uncovered, heated and unheated environments in excess of 14 acres, producing 1.1 million pots per year with a turnover of £3.2 million. The approximate number of people reporting to the Grower Manager is 7, made of up Growers and Trainee Growers.
Main Duties:
-Effectively managing growing teams, systems, and resources to produce crops of optimal quality at the right time, by specifying, monitoring and giving technical guidance
-Carrying out regular crop walks to identify cultural requirements and monitor pest and disease
-Ensuring all growing environments are effectively controlled and crops manipulated to ensure sales timings and targets are achieved, and waste percentages reduced
-Continually improving the efficiency of the growing processes and labour efficiency
-Liaising with internal departments to ensure facilities and equipment are in good working order, and pests and diseases are identified and dealt with at the earliest opportunity
-Using horticultural production software to input data and reference production plans
-Participating in Strategic Projects, Working Groups and Committees
-Chairing weekly Grower Meetings
-Participating in the weekend duty rota
-Line managing staff, taking responsibility for yearly appraisals, training needs and disciplinary matters
Candidates must have a number of years growing experience in container grown ornamental horticulture; will preferably hold a qualification in commercial Horticulture to a minimum of Level 3, or equivalent; will have excellent attention to detail; be good leaders and motivators of people in order to build strong teams.
The position is full time, averaging a minimum of 41 hours per week across the year. 31 days holiday per year pro rata, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
If this Grower Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener
A highly experienced Head Gardener with an accredited horticultural qualification (Level 3 or above) is sought to play a leading role on a stunning and historic 200-acre private estate in Ascot, Berkshire.
This position would suit a proactive, committed, and hands-on Head Gardener who has demonstrable experience of working within a large estate team. Expertise in garden design, woodland management, project procurement, safe working practices, and garden machinery and licensing are essential.
The Head Gardener will lead and manage a committed team of 10, to ensure that the gardens and wider estate are maintained to the highest possible standards. The ability to motivate and support the development of the existing team is highly desirable. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Head Gardener will be required to manage external contractors and to work alongside landscape architects where necessary. As Head Gardener you will oversee the garden budget, maintenance schedules, and seasonal planting plans.
The Head Gardener will be expected to brief the principal on garden projects on a regular basis, so discretion and good communication skills are necessary.
The estate encompasses approximately 60-acres of Grade I listed gardens, grass tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, rose garden, potager, large greenhouse and woodland glade. In addition to the main estate, the Head Gardener will also be responsible for overseeing the management of small ornamental gardens at the Principal’s London townhouse.
The Head Gardener will be joining the Estate at an exciting time, as they will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development and implementation of a garden legacy project. This is a rare opportunity for a talented gardener to take a significant step in their career and to utilise their varied skillset.
Candidates must have proven management experience, preferably working in both a private and public garden, and hold a full UK driving licence.
Working Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm. Some Saturdays and Bank Holidays required during busy periods.
A competitive salary is provided at £48,000 per annum, with a salary review after successful completion of the probation which is 6 months. 2 bonuses would also be given each year, one in January and one in July and this will be depending on performance. The accommodation is a 3-bedroom cottage located next to the main Estate, but not on the grounds. The property is currently unfurnished, but this is something provided if the candidate would prefer it to be furnished.
SALARY: £48,000
LOCATION: Berkshire
JOB No: EC36119
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref S222
Our client has a family run independently owned garden centre serving the community for over 40 years. The centre has seen continuous growth over recent years and is now one of the largest garden centres in Essex. The centre boasts a fantastic plantarea, as well as a wide range of gifts, homeware, furniture, and a very successful pet and aquatic centre, and a busy on site restaurant; all presented to high standards of Retailing. The turnover of the centre is £1-£1.5 million, and they are aiming to hit their £3million target this year.
They are currently seeking a General Manager who will support the owner in all daily operations.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
-To manage motivate and support a large team of staff of roughly 35
-Ensure daily work schedules are created and actioned
-Efficient and effective communications within the business
-Achievement of sales and profit targets
-To create and achieve a sharp, neat, professional shop floor image of the highest standards
-Health & Safety management of the site
-Provide input into the overall buying strategy
-To keep abreast of the latest trends and styles in garden centre retail
-To provide input into Marketing strategies liaising with the media
-Ensure the website is kept up to date and looking fresh
-To organise promotional activities and actively build contacts with key people
Key Skills:
The appointed person will have a minimum of 3 years experience at a Garden Centre Manager level, with experience in a fast paced environment, and will able to support the owner in developing the business offering a fresh innovative environment at all times.
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Head Gardener
An incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced and knowledgeable Head Gardener to manage the horticultural features in the gardens and ground of a beautiful estate near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The position is full time and permanent basis and will manage a team of 5 gardeners and groundpeople.
The majority of the 550-acre estate is grazed with about 50 acres surrounding the main house require the attention of the Head Gardener and their team. The gardens and pleasure grounds consist of a formal terrace with formal parterres, extensive lawns, mature trees including copper beech trees, oak, yews and cedars, ornamental shrubs, and woodland area. There is a walled kitchen garden, that is currently used for ornamental purposes and has the potential to be restored for productive purposes as well. There are two greenhouses onsite used for propagation and growing vegetables. The gardens also include fishponds, water features, swimming pool and tennis court.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and all horticultural tasks on the Estate to a professional standard. He / She will plan the planting programmes to provide seasonal interest within the borders, and prepare annual maintenance schedules for the borders, trees and lawns and will liaise with the Principles and the Estate Manager on any changes to the planting schemes and planting of external pots and troughs throughout year. The health of plants in the extensive herbaceous beds are to be monitored and maintained including pruning, staking, feeding and spraying. The successful candidate will schedule and supervise the necessary work for the team of gardeners and will work very closely with the Estate Manger to achieve this.
The Head gardener will be on call once a month on a Sunday to assist with any matters on the Estate and provide any assistance to the principles. Additional responsibilities include assisting with water duties during the summer months including weekends.
Applicants should ideally have experience as a Head gardener or experienced gardener working on a private estate, managing a small team. He / She will have excellent plant knowledge and excellent technical skills. It is important that the Head Gardener has a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation. Any defects or Health and Safety concerns, no matter what its nature are to be reported to the Estate Manager immediately. The Head Gardener will have experience using and maintaining a range of basic garden machinery. A UK driving licence is essential.
A courtyard house is provided as accommodation for the successful applicant. Council tax and utility bills are paid by the employer. The house is fully furnished and can be kept that way if required by the tenants or can be emptied out if the tenant wishes to bring their own furniture. Partners, children and pets are welcome.
SALARY: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Chipping Norton
JOB No: EC35720
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General Manager for Operations
General Manager required
Job Ref ADV359
Join YGS… create opportunities, build a greener future, make a difference.
Company: YGS Landscapes Limited
Job title: General Manager (Operations)
Reports to: Managing Director
Goals and Objectives:
The General Manager is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance to company Heads of Departments, supervisors, and operative staff. This position is accountable for developing and adhering to the annual production budget, participating in new project development, and planning, attending and participating in various organisational meetings. The General Manager is also responsible for the supervision of all direct and indirect reports in a way that is beneficial to all stakeholders and helps to establish and maintain a positive relationship with them. The General Manager will maintain an understanding of all YGS procedures and systems and consistently work towards continual improvement whilst assisting the business to achieve maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and other future goals and accreditations.
Responsibilities:
- To manage and act as a direct report line to the company Heads of Departments.
- Monitoring daily operation schedules for all departments for accuracy and ensuring daily operational goals are realised
- Track key performance indicators of operations including quality, service, safety and cost.
- Lead by example to develop a culture of continuous improvement
- Provide strategic operational guidance to the organisation through participation in meetings
- Ensure the HoDs communicate with supervisors, providing personal development and work-related performance feedback
- Improve the H&S standards in the workplace ensuring as a company we remain at the forefront of our industry
- Manage first aid provision requirements (including ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, organising training for staff, upkeep of AED etc)
- Complete monthly accident and health and safety report and analysis
- Collate poor practice data and complete annual report
- Review and update all risk assessments and H&S policies annually
- Produce RAMS and attend handovers for new projects
- Complete Site Audit Reports and provide feedback to Senior Management
- Ensure staffing and stock levels meet requirements for all project
- Manage YGS yard/ depot – oversee watering and plant care, waste management, site safety
- Manage fleet, machinery and plant maintenance schedules to optimise efficiency
- Point of contact for larger sites
- Support on-site teams during busy periods
- Support the Managing Director to develop operations budget by analysing spending and allocation of resources
- Provide budget updates and adjustments as requested by Managing Director
- All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with the agreed YGS Landscapes Policy and Procedures
- Any other duties the Company may reasonably require. Having at all times full regard for the company’s competitiveness, efficiency and general viability
Candidate requirements:
- Industry and Horticultural qualifications and experience
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Detail orientated and organised
- Ability to receive performance feedback and react positively
- Excellent industry knowledge of equipment, products and processes
- Self-motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
- Must have a hands-on work ethic and be able to lead by example
- Experience in managing and leading a team
- Experience in client-focused service delivery
- Proven experience in the management and delivery of projects
- IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook (essential), Xero experience (desirable)
- Full, clean driving licence
Personal Qualities:
- Enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication across multiple departments
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Able to use initiative
- Proven Commercial awareness
- Results-focused with finishing attitude
- Willing to learn and continuously improve
- Customer focus
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to all detail
- Passionate about ‘making a difference
- Passionate about the environment and community
Benefits:
- Company phone and laptop
- Company vehicle
- Bonus scheme after 12 months served
- Proven career progression opportunities within the group
This role is offering a salary of £38,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
Benefits: Company vehicle, laptop, 20 days holiday (+BHs), cycle to work scheme, pension, annual bonus*, Mon-Friday FT permanent contract.
For your next career move, join an established, ambitious landscaping company based in Devon. With promotional opportunities throughout the group of companies, the ideal candidate will have excellent administrative, organisational and management skills. You will have landscaping or built environment experience and enjoy a challenging workload. YGS Landscapes is an expanding company that would welcome a candidate who strives to contribute towards and indeed surpass our growth plans.
For over 30 years, YGS Landscapes Ltd have carried out all aspects of landscaping, fencing, decking, grounds maintenance and tree care throughout Devon and Cornwall.
If you have experience in people management, landscaping, general and operational management, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, or for an informal chat about the role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to: vacancy@ygslandscapes.co.uk with GENMAN in the subject line.
Deputy Head Gardener
Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Head Gardener for the gardens of a family-owned estate in East Sussex.
The Estate comprises of stunning woodlands and extensive pasture stretching over 500 acres. The family’s vision is to achieve an estate that is highly sustainable, supports a rich array of biodiversity along with recreational enjoyment for the family and its guests.
In the immediate vicinity of the Manor House there are over 15 acres of private gardens containing formal areas, lawns, two lakes, a river, orchard, kitchen garden as well as other self-contained gardens. It is a primary aim for the gardens to be well kept and maintained to a high standard. The family have a strong ecological approach to gardening promoting organic practices and maintaining natural and wild areas.
The family have a desire to be involved and the Deputy Head Gardener will work closely with, and advise, them to bring their mutual vision to life. The experienced gardener will also need to work under their own initiative to manage as well as bring in new ideas to revive the gardens.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance and upkeep of all areas of the gardens
- Maintenance and upkeep of compost/leaf mould/ soil conditions
- Work closely with the owners to redesign and replant the gardens with the aim to encourage biodiversity
- Overview and advice on planting and rotation of vegetable garden including use of companion planting
- Managing and motivating a small horticultural team, delegating tasks where necessary
- Management and removal of invasive species i.e., bindweed, bamboo, ground elder
- Identifying plants that are stressed and or diseased and resolving them.
- Ensuring that garden tools/machinery are operated and maintained correctly
We seek candidates who have at least 3 years senior gardener experience, working on a private estate and/or horticulturally diverse public garden, and are keen to take on a varied project in order to use their horticultural skills to the full. You should have a positive, patient and flexible attitude to work.
A current driving licence, chainsaw licence for maintenance, cross cutting and felling are desirable as well as having lake/pond knowledge, such as control of invasive weeds/ algae, aquatic plants and knowledge of how to improve water quality and biodiversity is also extremely useful in this senior role. Woodland management skills and wildflower meadow experience would also be beneficial.
SALARY up to £40,000 Live-out
LOCATION: East Sussex
JOB No: EC34482
If this Deputy Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Head Gardener
Applications are invited for the position of Head Gardener for the gardens and extensive park of a large country mansion and major Kent visitor attraction.
The park and gardens have a wide variety of areas including formal areas consisting of lawns, mixed shrub planting, herbaceous borders, woodland areas as well as a kitchen garden and glasshouses. This is a key position within the management structure, and the person appointed will be responsible for ensuring that all areas are maintained to the highest horticultural standards, in order to preserve its unique character for the benefit of the owners and visitors.
Key responsibilities will include:
-Maintenance and upkeep of all areas of the formal gardens and park.
-Work closely with the owners to develop and deliver new projects that will enhance the historical beauty and function of the garden.
-Plan and prepare short and long-term maintenance programmes and planting schedules.
-Management of the horticultural team, identifying training and development requirements, preparing detailed work schedules.
-Recruit additional skilled staff, develop junior staff and manage volunteers.
-Plan and manage the department budget.
-Ensure health and safety measures are maintained and followed by your team.
-Oversee and supervise as required the work of outside contractors within the garden area.
We seek candidates who have at least 3 years experience at senior or head gardener level, within a private estate and/or horticulturally diverse public garden, and are keen to take on a large and varied project in order to use their horticultural skills to the full. You should ideally hold a suitable horticultural qualification, as well as experience of garden budget management, Excellent communication skills are also important in order to ensure your team is highly motivated and able to produce work to a high standard.
Chemical sprayers certificates would be desirable, a current driving licence is essential.
The option of accommodation is available to be discussed.
SALARY: £30,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience)
LOCATION: Kent
JOB No: EC33740
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV349
We are looking for an experienced gardener to join a small team, at an outstanding private garden near Cirencester, for five days a week. The garden consists of formal lawns, herbaceous and shrub borders, a walled garden with a greenhouse, a wild flower meadow, informal mowed park with specimen trees and mixed woodland. You will work with the small estate team, to ensure that the gardens are maintained to a very high standard. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
You will be helping to maintain and improve the gardens and grounds, performing a variety of tasks, including but not limited to planting, propagating, weeding, pruning, deadheading, mowing, hedge cutting, mulching, scarifying, spraying, and strimming.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
-Enthusiasm and passion for gardening, with a good work ethic and a keen eye for detail.
-Strong plant and species knowledge.
-Formal horticultural training would be advantageous.
-Proven practical gardening/horticultural experience.
-Excellent organisation and communication skills.
-Operate well as part of a team and equally be sufficiently self-motivated to work alone.
-A flexible and positive approach to challenges.
-A good knowledge and application of Health and Safety compliance.
-Competence with machinery/equipment use.
-Willingness to carry out any other reasonable work, as directed by the Head Gardener.
-Full and clean driving licence.
Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager required
Job Ref L509
Our client is a highly experienced, award-winning landscape design and maintenance company based in West London, which focuses on high-end landscape design and build along with a garden Maintenance Division. The Construction Division has experience in constructing landscapes from the smallest of roof terraces to the most expensive and luxurious of properties. They specialise, in particular, in the implementation of high-quality, bespoke landscape schemes, including bespoke water features, sculptures and intricate stonework. As the demand for maintenance services have increased they now seek a Maintenance Manager to join their team, and to lead this division.
Duties:
We seek an experienced Maintenance Manager, reporting directly to the Director. You will be responsible for the maintenance side of the company, working alongside the Director this varied role will involve coordinating the company’s ongoing & new maintenance contracts. The main responsibility would be to ensure that high-quality garden maintenance and soft landscaping is carried out and delivered to the client’s requirements. As well as undertaking large and small scale planting, turfing and plant procurement. This position will require candidates that have excellent organisation and client liaison skills.
- Up-to-date working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in garden maintenance operations with a sound knowledge of horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc), growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants.
- A confident managing staff able to provide a clear direction and inspire those around you, promptly and efficiently addressing personnel issues and training and development needs. Demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and create value not only for self but for others.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a positive can-do attitude·
- Good at relationship-building with the management with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to be a problem solver, identify and resolve issues with efficiency and be focus on the overall objectives of the team to continuously improve ·
- Be results-focused, proactively delivering value that will directly lead to the achievement of business results
Personal Characteristics:
Candidates should be experienced and effective Garden Maintenance, with previous experience working on prestigious residential projects. You should have in-depth knowledge of completing reports and contracts as well as tender documents. You should have experience managing budgets and reporting to senior management. You will be able to effectively communicate on all levels and have good IT skills.
If this Maintenance Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com
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