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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/GARDEN DESIGNER

 

SALARY                           Competitive

LOCATION                      Based in head office (Pitstone, LU7) and some working from home

REPORTS TO                  Jonathan Woolfenden (Head of Design) / Anca Panai (Head of Studio)

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You’ll join in with our company events and socials where possible, helping to build a collaborative work environment.
  • You’ll uphold our company values, outlined in our employee handbook.
  • You’ll laisse with external design team members and address coordination issues.
  • You’ll liaise with clients and attend meetings when required.
  • You’ll attend regular CPD sessions and events, including design crits and knowledge sharing sessions in the office.
  • You’ll work closely with other members of staff including designers, foremen, site and maintenance operatives, and the admin team to achieve project objectives.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • With support from your line manager, you’ll mange and programme the deliverables on projects through each Workstage to meet the required milestones and deadlines.
  • With support from your line manager, you’ll manage the design process and produce the relevant material for design presentations.
  • You’ll produce construction detail drawings and assist with tender packages. You’ll generate specifications, presentations, and other documents as part of the design process.
  • You’ll manage the health and safety obligations of a designer for all projects you are working on.
  • You’ll manage the drawing protocol on the relevant file sharing sites for each project.

 

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • You’ll have a degree in landscape architecture, but we’ll also welcome experienced garden designers with a diploma in garden design.
  • You’ll have strong design skills, and you’ll understand how to conduct effective site analysis that translates into a coordinated design.
  • You’ll have a good knowledge of planting and planting styles.
  • You’ll be experienced in using 2D AutoCAD, InDesign, Sketch Up and Photoshop.
  • You’ll be fluent in both spoken and written English.
  • You’ll be organised, analytical and manage your time efficiently.
  • You’ll have a general understanding of planning legislation and how this relates to projects.
  • You’ll have a reasonable understanding of landscape construction including monitoring construction work and site reporting.

 

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT

  • You’ll arrive promptly for work and keep any appointments you make.
  • Emails should be filed regularly and responded to in an efficient and professional manner.
  • All staff are expected to uphold the company Values as outlined in the employee handbook

 

BENEFITS

  • Profit Share
  • Pension Scheme
  • 23 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) of which three days must be taken between Christmas and New Year.

 

To apply & find out more about this role – please send in your CV using the link below.

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

 

SALARY                           Competitive

LOCATION                       Based within M25, head office in Pitstone

REPORTS TO                   Director of Aftercare

 

OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Garden Maintenance Foreman to join our landscape company.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who is communicative, conscientious and experienced in garden maintenance. Most importantly, you’ll be enthusiastic to progress your horticultural skills and learning.

You’ll be working on a diverse mix of projects in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. For an ambitious and dedicated Garden Maintenance Foreman, this is an exciting career opportunity to develop personally and work with the best in the business in a progressive and award-winning company.

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You’ll help manage garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes – from small gardens, to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens
  • You’ll diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control
  • You’ll work with garden irrigation systems
  • You’ll liaise with clients – listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction
  • You’ll work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health and safety and quality procedures

 

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • You’ll have at least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 of those in a team leader or foreman role
  • You’ll have strong communication skills – as you’ll need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers
  • And you’ll also be able to effectively manage a team
  • Ideally you’ll be qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (eg. RHS National Diploma)
  • You’ll have PA1 / PA6
  • You’ll be able to use a range of small machinery
  • And ideally you’ll have a full clean driving license, with experience in van driving

 

To apply & find out more about this role – please send in your CV using the link below.

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

SALARY                           Competitive + benefits

LOCATION                      Based on site (Within M25)

REPORTS TO                   Director of Aftercare

 

OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Garden Maintenance Operative to join our Landscape Design company.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who is communicative, conscientious and experienced in garden maintenance. Most importantly, you’ll be enthusiastic to progress your horticultural skills and learning.

You’ll be working on a diverse mix of projects in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. From our own landscape designs to high-profile designer projects and private spaces, you’ll be working in both domestic and commercial spaces.

For an ambitious and dedicated Garden Maintenance Operative, this is an exciting career opportunity to develop personally and work with the best in the business in a progressive and creative company.

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You’ll provide garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes – from small gardens, to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens
  • You’ll diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control
  • You’ll work with garden irrigation systems
  • You’ll liaise with clients – listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction
  • You’ll work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health and safety and quality procedures

 

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • You’ll have a working knowledge of plants and their needs, and how to diagnose disorders and treat problems
  • You’ll have strong communication skills – as you’ll need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers
  • You’ll be able to use a range of small machinery
  • And ideally you’ll have a full clean driving license

 

To apply & find out more about this role – please send in your CV using the link below.

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CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE OPERATIVE

 

SALARY                           Competitive + benefits

LOCATION                      Based on site (M25 + 25 miles)

REPORTS TO                   Director of Construction

 

OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Construction and Landscape Operative to join our landscape design company.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who is confident, highly motivated and with a can-do attitude. Most importantly, you’ll have excellent attention to detail and you’ll want to gain additional knowledge and experience in hard and soft landscape construction.

This is an active role and you’ll be working on a diverse mix of both private and commercial construction sites in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. However do be aware that you’ll be working on site, including navigating around excavations and rubble, even in poor weather.

For an ambitious and dedicated Construction and Landscape Operative, this is an exciting career opportunity to work with the best in the business in a progressive and creative company.

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You’ll load and unload material, often needing to navigate the terrain of the construction site
  • You’ll operate heavy machinery, including construction vehicles
  • You’ll keep the site clean and safe of hazards
  • You’ll be involved in groundworks, including excavations, foundations, drainage and services
  • You’ll mix mortar and concrete for paving installation, using a variety of materials and techniques
  • You’ll assist with carpentry works
  • You’ll help with tree planting, including semi-mature trees
  • You’ll ideally have the experience and certification to operate an excavator and other heavy machinery
  • You’ll support general horticultural works, including ground preparation, planting, seeding and laying turf

 

To apply & find out more about this role – please send in your CV using the link below.

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