Lead Landscape Construction Foreman | Growth & Vehicle

Element Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Element Queensland Pty Ltd is a leading provider of commercial landscape construction, open-space management and landscape maintenance in South East Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Leading Hand/Foreperson to lead on-site teams across Greater Brisbane and parts of South East Queensland.

You will coordinate daily site activities, read plans, manage safety and ensure project quality while mentoring junior team members and maintaining strong client communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in landscape construction, including Leading Hand/senior role
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, specifications and project documents
• Strong knowledge of plants, soils, turf, mulch, pests and diseases
• Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and productivity

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on commercial projects.
• Coordinate daily site activities, labour, subcontractors, materials, plant and equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and site safety inspections.
• Read and interpret landscape plans, specifications and project documents.
• Set out and deliver soft-landscaping works in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate soil preparation, planting, turf installation, mulching, edging and landscape establishment works.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity, material usage and project progress.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Identify site issues early and communicate them to the Landscape Construction Manager.
• Liaise professionally with clients, builders, site supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Complete daily records, timesheets, plant inspections and site reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading landscape plans

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens or Horticulture

Tools

Plant tickets (Excavator/Skid-Steer)

Construction White Card

Job description

Element Queensland Pty Ltd is a leading provider of commercial landscape construction, open-space management and landscape maintenance in South East Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Leading Hand/Foreperson to lead on-site teams across Greater Brisbane and parts of South East Queensland.

You will coordinate daily site activities, read plans, manage safety and ensure project quality while mentoring junior team members and maintaining strong client communication.