Construction & Landscaping Supervisor

HL Services; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

St Albans-based role

Projects across South East England

Job summary

HL Services in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced Construction & Landscaping Supervisor to lead on-site teams and oversee projects across the South East of England.

You will coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and landscaping works while ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience in construction, landscaping, groundworks or related field.
• SSSTS and SMSTS qualifications are essential.
• RAMS, site documentation and project coordination knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to manage multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction activities across multiple sites.
• Manage site operatives, subcontractors and external contractors.
• Oversee groundworks, construction and hard landscaping activities.
• Coordinate soft landscaping elements like planting and turfing.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specs and programmes.
• Monitor progress, quality and safety on site.
• Conduct toolbox talks, inductions and site briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Site coordination

Health & safety

Education

SSSTS

SMSTS

CSCS

Full UK driving licence

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Construction & Landscaping Supervisor

• Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
• Covering: South East England
• Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Construction & Landscaping Supervisor to join an established team, based in St Albans and overseeing projects across the South East of England.

This is a predominantly construction-focused supervisory role, with responsibility for coordinating site teams, subcontractors and day-to-day works across a variety of projects. The role will also involve overseeing hard and soft landscaping works, so experience within the landscaping sector would be highly advantageous.

We are looking for someone who is confident managing people and site operations, understands construction processes and documentation, and can ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction activities across multiple sites.
• Manage site operatives, subcontractors and external contractors.
• Oversee groundworks, construction and hard landscaping activities.
• Coordinate elements of soft landscaping, including planting, turfing, seeding and general external works.
• Ensure works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Monitor site progress, quality and productivity.
• Ensure all health & safety procedures and site requirements are followed.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site briefings and inductions where required.
• Ensure RAMS are understood and followed by all site personnel.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant, equipment and deliveries.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Complete site documentation, progress reports and other relevant paperwork.
• Identify and resolve site issues efficiently.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure works remain on programme.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and site organisation.
• Support the successful delivery of projects from start through to completion.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years' experience within construction, landscaping, groundworks or a related sector.
• Proven experience supervising construction/site-based teams.
• SSSTS and SMSTS qualifications – essential.
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety procedures.
• Experience with RAMS, site documentation and project coordination.
• Good knowledge of construction methods and site operations.
• Experience in hard landscaping and external works.
• Some experience within soft landscaping would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• CSCS and other relevant construction qualifications would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• £45,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• St Albans-based role with projects across the South East of England.
• Varied portfolio of construction and landscaping projects.
• Opportunity to take responsibility for multiple projects and site teams.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established business.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced and confident Construction Supervisor / Site Supervisor / Contracts Supervisor who is comfortable working across multiple sites.

You will have a strong construction background, excellent knowledge of site safety and documentation, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Experience in landscaping, groundworks or external works will be a strong advantage.