Senior Landscape Site Supervisor
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Job Summary
Brisbane $60 to $70/hr Super Company Vehicle or Allowance
Take ownership of major commercial landscaping projects across Brisbane with an established contractor offering excellent remuneration autonomy and long-term stability.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established family-owned commercial landscaping business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Working alongside some of Australias leading builders and developers they deliver a diverse range of commercial landscaping projects including schools industrial developments government facilities high-rise developments and large-scale residential communities.
With a strong pipeline of ongoing work and multiple projects underway they are looking for an experienced Senior Landscape Site Supervisor to take ownership of projects across Brisbane.
This is an opportunity to join a stable respected business where your experience initiative and ability to deliver quality work will be genuinely valued.
About the Role
This is a senior hands-on supervisory position suited to an experienced commercial landscaper who knows how to run a job from start to finish.
Youll be responsible for coordinating daily site activities managing crews and subcontractors organising materials and machinery and ensuring projects are completed safely efficiently and to a high standard.
While youll have responsibility for overseeing site operations this isnt a role where youll spend your day sitting in a site office. Youll be actively involved in the work when required leading from the front and ensuring your team has everything needed to get the job done.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of commercial landscaping projects.
- Plan and supervise site activities in line with construction programs and project deadlines.
- Lead and coordinate landscapers apprentices labourers and subcontractors.
- Allocate daily tasks monitor productivity and maintain an efficient workflow.
- Interpret landscape construction drawings specifications and planting schedules.
- Coordinate machinery materials and deliveries including site access unloading and material placement.
- Oversee drainage irrigation soil preparation planting and soft landscaping works.
- Operate machinery and assist with hands-on landscaping activities when required.
- Liaise directly with builders site managers and other trades including attending site coordination meetings.
- Identify potential delays resolve site issues and plan ahead to keep projects moving.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship site safety and presentation.
- Provide regular progress updates and communicate upcoming resource requirements to management.
Youll be trusted to manage your sites independently with the support of an experienced management team who understand the industry and remain actively involved in the business.
Projects Youll Work On
The company delivers a broad range of commercial landscaping projects including:
- New schools and educational facilities.
- Government buildings and public infrastructure.
- Commercial and industrial developments.
- Factories warehouses and distribution facilities.
- High-rise and multi-residential developments.
- Large-scale residential and townhouse communities.
- Aged-care and community facilities.
The role is Brisbane-based with projects predominantly located throughout inner-city Brisbane and surrounding suburbs as well as the greater Brisbane region.
About You
Were looking for an experienced landscaping professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership skills.
Youll be someone who can look at a set of plans understand whats required organise the people and resources and confidently deliver the finished product.
Ideally youll bring:
- Proven experience supervising commercial landscape construction projects.
- A strong practical landscaping background with the ability to lead by example.
- Experience managing crews subcontractors machinery and material deliveries.
- Confidence interpreting landscape drawings specifications and construction programs.
- Strong knowledge of drainage irrigation soil preparation planting and general landscape construction.
- The ability to plan ahead manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
- Confidence communicating directly with builders site managers and other trades.
- Strong organisational skills accountability and attention to detail.
- A practical hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside your team.
- A current drivers licence and Construction White Card.
- Good plant knowledge and the ability to interpret planting schedules.
A formal landscaping qualification would be well regarded although extensive practical experience and a proven ability to successfully deliver commercial landscaping projects are equally important.
Most importantly were looking for someone who can take responsibility for a project think ahead and get the job done without needing constant supervision.
You dont need to come from a large corporate contractor. If youve been successfully running jobs for a smaller commercial landscaping business and are ready for an opportunity offering greater autonomy and excellent remuneration wed be keen to hear from you.
Whats on Offer
- $60 to $70 per hour superannuation depending on experience and capability.
- Choice of company vehicle or vehicle allowance depending on your preference.
- Permanent full-time employment.
- Consistent hours typically 40 to 45 per week.
- Strong pipeline of commercial projects providing long-term job security.
- Autonomy to manage your own sites and make day-to-day decisions.
- Direct communication with the business owner and support when required.
- Work alongside established builders and developers across SEQ.
- A practical down-to-earth working environment without unnecessary layers of management.
How to Apply
If youre an experienced commercial landscaping supervisor looking for a well-paid long-term opportunity with genuine autonomy and a strong pipeline of work wed like to hear from you.
Click Apply Now to submit your resume and a brief outline of your relevant experience.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
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About You Were looking for an experienced landscaping professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership skills. Youll be someone who can look at a set of plans understand whats required organise the people and resources and confidently deliver the finished product. Ideally youll bring: Proven experience supervising commercial landscape construction projects. A strong practical landscaping background with the ability to lead by example. Experience managing crews subcontractors machinery and material deliveries. Confidence interpreting landscape drawings specifications and construction programs. Strong knowledge of drainage irrigation soil preparation planting and general landscape construction. The ability to plan ahead manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines. Confidence communicating directly with builders site managers and other trades. Strong organisational skills accountability and attention to detail. A practical hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside your team. A current drivers licence and Construction White Card. Good plant knowledge and the ability to interpret planting schedules. A formal landscaping qualification would be well regarded although extensive practical experience and a proven ability to successfully deliver commercial landscaping projects are equally important. Most importantly were looking for someone who can take responsibility for a project think ahead and get the job done without needing constant supervision. You dont need to come from a large corporate contractor. If youve been successfully running jobs for a smaller commercial landscaping business and are ready for an opportunity offering greater autonomy and excellent remuneration wed be keen to hear from you.
