Landscape Site Supervisor / Foreman

Hunter Mason Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to manage day-to-day site safety and QA practices. You will report to the Project Manager and oversee subcontractors while ensuring resources are available and safety standards are met.

The role requires SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent qualification, strong problem-solving skills, and a broad knowledge of construction techniques. A portfolio of works may be requested during interviews.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to solve complex site issues and implement QA practices.
• Broad knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
• Experience in managing staff at all levels and integrating into teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day health and safety on site.
• Implement QA practices aligned with company standards.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Manage sub-contractors and ensure resources (labour/materials) are available.

Skills

Problem solving

Construction techniques

Staff management

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS qualification

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

The role is hands-on and the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day Health and Safety management of the site teams and be able to implement the Quality Assurance practices of the company. They will report to the Project Manager regularly on progress of the works and ideally already be in possession of and SSSTS or an SMSTS qualification.

An ability to demonstrate problem solving skills at construction stage and a broad and detailed knowledge of construction techniques will be required of successful candidates. They will be able todemonstrate experience in effectively managing staff of all levels and be able to integrate into and develop around them a dynamic team.

They will have a general understanding of engineering, drainage and construction methods and must have experience of setting out from given datums and managing sub-contractors on a day to day basis. They will be required to ensure that all projects are resourced appropriately with labour and materials. An understanding of horticulture is beneficial. Potential interviewees will be required to provide a portfolio of works they have completed.