Buchan and London Recruitment

Our well known client is a successful landscape architects & design company working on high-quality work for high-value clients. They are currently looking for a highly experienced and skilled Landscape Foreman with at least three years experience of soft and hard landscaping, managing small teams and overseeing project needs for project delivery. As the successful candidate you will have the ability to managing garden installations from plans. The role requires a confident individual who is conscientious and has a can do attitude. This is a skilled role where ideally you will hold technical and CSCS qualifications. A desire to gain additional knowledge in hard and soft landscape construction ideally The role requires a committed individual with excellent attention to detail. You would be required to work to tight deadlines in an efficient manner. You would be expected to uphold the company values at all times. Duties will include: Work in both private and commercial landscaping contracts. Managing the construction/landscape team Managing a variety of tasks which could include day to day management of health and safety on site, including daily briefings and toolbox talks Site logistics, arranging and coordination of materials deliveries Groundworks, including excavations, foundations, drainage and services, subbases and concrete foundations etc. Hard landscape, paving installation, including natural stone, clay and concrete products, edgings, occasional brickwork, occasional stone walling. Decking and installation of other joinery products, fencing. Soft landscape, excavations, grading, filling, preparation for planting, tree planting, shrub and herbaceous planting, simple irrigation schemes. keeping the site clean and safe of trip hazards etc ., including site stores and site cabins Managing specialised staff and sub-contractors i.e. irrigation, lighting and water features. Assisting with Tree Planting, including semi mature trees. Management of horticultural works, ground preparation, planting, seeding and laying turf. Complying to and working to health & safety and quality procedures

Our award winning client requires a highly experienced Horticulturalist / Senior Gardener - this offers the opportunity to work on some top end domestic and commercial gardens. Soft landscaping experience required; horticultural knowledge is essential with a love and enthusiasm for plants and gardens with good communication and enjoys overseeing teams, whilst being able to show initiative. PA1, PA6 certs preferred Driving is essential as there will be opportunity to cover maintenance runs with increased responsibility. Job description: • Overseeing garden projects and site staff • Hedge cutting, mowing and border edging • Watering / Irrigation installation and repair • Planting of annuals and bulbs knowledge • Assist in the control of pest and disease • Support the Lead Horticulturalist to ensure that your gardens reach full potential • Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required. • Support in the daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements. • Flag any issues onsite to the office to mitigate client complaints. • Assist in day-to-day maintenance of yard. • Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately. • Be punctual and look tidy and presentable. • Cover other maintenance runs when required. • Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed. You will need: • 2 years + horticultural knowledge • Experience of using power tools / highly organised and efficient at time management. • Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, operations team and designers. • UK driving licence essential • Right to live and work in the UK • Good level of spoken English • Horticultural qualification desirable Your Reward: • Excellent salary depending on experience • Employees benefit from 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, critical illness cover