A dual role with overall responsibility for the delivery of the company’s Maintenance and Soft Landscaping Services, alongside the management of an assigned number of Construction contracts.
Knowledge and Experience:
Industry experience, knowledge and qualifications
Experience as a project/contract manager
Extensive practical experience in a horticultural field and the delivery of maintenance projects to a faultless standard
Ability to adapt maintenance regimes according to seasonal requirements
Diverse and detailed plant knowledge to design schemes and source stock for seasonal planting changes on projects as well as guiding other team members on timings of various horticultural operations
Broad understanding of plant physiology and soil science
Knowledge and understanding of plant P&D and treatment options
Detailed knowledge of plant biological requirements, pruning times and techniques and plant management and maintenance techniques
Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and comfortable producing RAMS, Operative procedures, checklists and other working documents
First Aid at Work
SMSTS (Site Manager Safety Training Scheme) qualification or similar relevant experience.
CSCS Card (desirable)
People skills
Team leading – confidence to provide clear direction and inspire those around you, promptly and efficiently addressing personnel issues and training and development needs
Experience managing multiple teams in multiple locations
Excellent and effective communication skills at all levels
Relationship-building - effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation, and ability to liaise comfortably with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
Strong attention to detail
Proven track record of managing multiple hard/soft landscaping projects in parallel
Problem solver - ability to identify and resolve issues with speed
Results focused - focused on proactively delivering value that will directly lead to achievement of business results
Resilience – comfortable working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a positive and flexible attitude with an ability to motivate others
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
Strong organisation skills
Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Numerate and able to cost various landscape operations to order materials required and determine time allowances for the delivery of operations within the division
Full, clean driving license
Please send your CV to info@hunnter-mason.com
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