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Landscape Operatives Location: Histon, Cambridge. Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 dependant on experience and driving licence. Our client is one of the UK's leading corporate horticulture companies with specialist divisions providing external ground maintenance, corporate landscaping, construction, and winter services including gritting. As a result of their growth, they are looking for an experienced Operatives to join the team in Histon, Cambridge. The Job: Several interesting and varied projects including many different aspects of soft landscaping. An eye for detail is essential as the projects are always of a very high standard. Experience working with fencing, turfing & planting is desirable. Well-presented and punctualDuties would include: Reporting directly to the Team Leader/Foreman. Constructing high end bespoke projects. Setting out, determining levels and falls. Extreme attention to detail. Turfing, mulching, tree and plant planting, hedging, barking. Requirements: 1 years' experience in Soft Landscaping. Plant knowledge would be extremely useful. CSCS licence essential. UK Driving licence desirable

Business Development Director £75,000 package Hastings Full time We are looking for an experienced and driven Business Development Director with experience working in the Landscape and Construction sectors. Our client is a Soft Landscaping Specialist Contractor, and one of the foremost providers of soft landscaping services across London and the Southeast. They work with both private and public sector contracts, creating beautifully landscaped environments. Services for sectors include Commercial, Industrial, Community, Retail, Educational and Residential. The main purpose for the Business Development Director, will be to build, develop and execute a robust strategy for the growth of the business. Principal duties will include: To build, maintain and develop strategic approaches to build business opportunities and relationships with pre-existing and new clients Formulate and implement an account management plan to ensure that business relations are properly maintained Research emerging prospects and opportunities within landscaping Provide the Director with regular forecasts of prospective achievable projects against monthly targets Oversee the teams planning and execution of pre-award meetings, and project progress through to final account Oversee that all communications are followed up and recorded showing dates of changes and conversations as it progresses Ensure all internal communications are shared with the relevant staff, notes are updated, and any changes / developments are recorded throughout projects Oversee the completion of all relevant pre-qualification and client account management documentation, as per client requirements in line with the Quality Management system Maintain a full awareness of the marketing principles for the industry and be proactive in applying them. Adopt and maintain the company quality management processes to all areas of work The Person: 3+ years' experience in a sales, marketing, or business development role at a Senior level Management experience required UK Driving licence Knowledge of the soft landscaping industry MS Office Good, clear communication Relevant degree in Business, marketing or related field would be desirable Benefits: Salary £75,000 package Holiday: 21 days plus bank holidays Company Pension Company vehicle Mobile + laptop Onsite parking Potential growth to a hybrid working from home role

Landscape Operatives Location: Histon, Cambridge. Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 dependant on experience and driving licence. Our client is one of the UK's leading corporate horticulture companies with specialist divisions providing external ground maintenance, corporate landscaping, construction, and winter services including gritting. As a result of their growth, they are looking for an experienced Operatives to join the team in Histon, Cambridge. The Job: Several interesting and varied projects including many different aspects of soft landscaping. An eye for detail is essential as the projects are always of a very high standard. Experience working with fencing, turfing & planting is desirable. Well-presented and punctualDuties would include: Reporting directly to the Team Leader/Foreman. Constructing high end bespoke projects. Setting out, determining levels and falls. Extreme attention to detail. Turfing, mulching, tree and plant planting, hedging, barking. Requirements: 1 years' experience in Soft Landscaping. Plant knowledge would be extremely useful. CSCS licence essential. UK Driving licence desirable

Business Development Director £75,000 package Hastings Full time We are looking for an experienced and driven Business Development Director with experience working in the Landscape and Construction sectors. Our client is a Soft Landscaping Specialist Contractor, and one of the foremost providers of soft landscaping services across London and the Southeast. They work with both private and public sector contracts, creating beautifully landscaped environments. Services for sectors include Commercial, Industrial, Community, Retail, Educational and Residential. The main purpose for the Business Development Director, will be to build, develop and execute a robust strategy for the growth of the business. Principal duties will include: To build, maintain and develop strategic approaches to build business opportunities and relationships with pre-existing and new clients Formulate and implement an account management plan to ensure that business relations are properly maintained Research emerging prospects and opportunities within landscaping Provide the Director with regular forecasts of prospective achievable projects against monthly targets Oversee the teams planning and execution of pre-award meetings, and project progress through to final account Oversee that all communications are followed up and recorded showing dates of changes and conversations as it progresses Ensure all internal communications are shared with the relevant staff, notes are updated, and any changes / developments are recorded throughout projects Oversee the completion of all relevant pre-qualification and client account management documentation, as per client requirements in line with the Quality Management system Maintain a full awareness of the marketing principles for the industry and be proactive in applying them. Adopt and maintain the company quality management processes to all areas of work The Person: 3+ years' experience in a sales, marketing, or business development role at a Senior level Management experience required UK Driving licence Knowledge of the soft landscaping industry MS Office Good, clear communication Relevant degree in Business, marketing or related field would be desirable Benefits: Salary £75,000 package Holiday: 21 days plus bank holidays Company Pension Company vehicle Mobile + laptop Onsite parking Potential growth to a hybrid working from home role

Landscape, Estimator Salary £30,000 to £40,000 Slough / Maidenhead Full Time & Permanent You will be part of a successful team in this industry leading company and as an Estimator you have a central role in the ongoing success of the company and the creation of award-winning Landscapes. This owner managed company are the “go-to” resource for developers creating the most prestigious developments. If you are a Landscape Estimator looking for a role that will utilise and develop all your potential, then this is the company and role that will make it happen! The Job: Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will use your professional and proactive approach to create and submit Hard and Soft Landscaping Tenders. You will have ownership of your projects and responsibility for day to day duties. * You will accurately measure PDF drawings using Bluebeam or Quickscale (training will be provided) to produce tender documents, consistent with the specifications for pricing purposes. * Price detailed soft and hard landscaping bills of quantities ready for submittal. * Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and present them to the Senior Estimator and Managing Director. * Attend Site visits and tender meetings with clients as required. * Maintain the tender register * Chasing clients for updates on our bid submissions. * Maintaining strong and professional working relationships with existing clients and helping to build new relationships with new clients. The Person: You will currently be working in an Estimating role, preferably in a Landscaping company but also possibly in a Construction or Groundworks company and you will: * Be educated to Degree/OND/HND or similar in construction, quantity surveying, hard or soft landscape construction. * Have experience in preparing and submitting Soft/Hard Landscaping or groundwork tenders. * Have good general IT skills including MS Office. * Be organised with good time management and used to meeting tender deadlines. * Good communication skills. * Excellent attention to detail. * Full Clean driving licence

Landscape, Estimator Salary £30,000 to £40,000 Slough / Maidenhead Full Time & Permanent You will be part of a successful team in this industry leading company and as an Estimator you have a central role in the ongoing success of the company and the creation of award-winning Landscapes. This owner managed company are the “go-to” resource for developers creating the most prestigious developments. If you are a Landscape Estimator looking for a role that will utilise and develop all your potential, then this is the company and role that will make it happen! The Job: Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will use your professional and proactive approach to create and submit Hard and Soft Landscaping Tenders. You will have ownership of your projects and responsibility for day to day duties. * You will accurately measure PDF drawings using Bluebeam or Quickscale (training will be provided) to produce tender documents, consistent with the specifications for pricing purposes. * Price detailed soft and hard landscaping bills of quantities ready for submittal. * Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and present them to the Senior Estimator and Managing Director. * Attend Site visits and tender meetings with clients as required. * Maintain the tender register * Chasing clients for updates on our bid submissions. * Maintaining strong and professional working relationships with existing clients and helping to build new relationships with new clients. The Person: You will currently be working in an Estimating role, preferably in a Landscaping company but also possibly in a Construction or Groundworks company and you will: * Be educated to Degree/OND/HND or similar in construction, quantity surveying, hard or soft landscape construction. * Have experience in preparing and submitting Soft/Hard Landscaping or groundwork tenders. * Have good general IT skills including MS Office. * Be organised with good time management and used to meeting tender deadlines. * Good communication skills. * Excellent attention to detail. * Full Clean driving licence

You will be part of a successful team in this industry leading company and as Contracts Manager you have a central role in the ongoing success of the company and the creation of award-winning Landscapes . This owner managed company are the “go-to” resource for developers creating the most prestigious developments. With project values from £100,000 to £5m this is a role and a company that will utilise and develop all your potential. The Job: Reporting to the Managing Director you will use your professional and proactive approach to maintain an in-depth knowledge of all the pending and active projects. You will ensure that these projects are managed efficiently through effective communication with the Site Supervisors. You will have ownership of your projects and responsibility for day to day duties. * Production of contract programmes using Microsoft Project; monitoring, amending and updating project operations accordingly and advising of any potential delays to the client team * Preparation of tender documentation; cost analyses; early-stage budgets; detailed cost plans; bills of quantities and procurement plans * Championing of and ensuring compliance with site-specific company policies and procedures * Ensuring that all project sites comply with all aspects of the current health and safety regulations * Leading the supervisors in presenting and mentoring on the delivery of toolbox talks * Ensuring that sites are managed in a clean, safe and tidy manner * Checking timesheets, attendance and reporting of any absences to HR, as well as illnesses, health issues and safety issues which may affect the smooth running of the projects or the safety of our staff * Sourcing of materials, negotiating keen prices and placing orders as required * Mentoring others in the adherence to the Company’s procedures and quality practices * Managing the quality of the delivery of the projects to ensure that the good name of and the reputation of the Company is maintained and enhanced * Promotion of the Company at all times The Person: You will currently be working as a Landscaping Contracts Manager and have a number of years’ experience. * Professional in approach * CSCS Card * SMSTS * Understand Health and Safety compliance / ISOH Regulations?? * Full clean UK driving licence * Experience managing a team

Skilled & Experienced Senior Hard Landscaper Salary £30,000 to £35,000 Site Based, Greater London Permanent You will be a senior part of a successful team in this industry leading Landscaper creating some of the finest, award winning Gardens in the country. You will primarily be responsible for Hard Landscaping installations and will maintain a clear understanding of the Contract, Drawings and Specification. You will be one of the client’s principle points of contact for day to day issues and concerns. The Company: Our client is an established, experienced and award-winning landscape / garden contractor with a proven track record in delivering landscaping projects from small domestic projects to large, multi-phase commercial and public schemes. The Job: The Senior Landscaper will take responsibility for sites mainly in Greater London. The majority of these will be garden projects comprising the construction of hard landscaping elements. You will have responsibility for all aspects of the site operation from arrival on site with design plans, setting out the primary elements and translating the plans into hard structures. You will identify issues and problems and take an active role in resolving these on the ground, ensuring that all site works are completed to the required, contractual standard. * Making sure you have the correct uniform and PPE * Ensuring that all vehicles and machinery that you use are in good order and safe to operate * Making sure that all tools and equipment are well maintained, clean and serviceable * Liaising with Managers and Clients reporting progress * Ensure all stock is available for each job/site on a daily basis and organising call off and arranging deliveries as required to ensure completion dates are met * Produce day work sheet and management records for each job/week * Maintain a good client relationship, dealing with the Client needs and resourcing them adequately The Person: You will be a skilled Hard Landscaper with experience of turning a set of design plans into a completed garden. You will have good attention to detail and be diplomatic and calm with clients. * Highly organised and professional in approach with a keen eye for detail * Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels both internally and externally * A sense of humour always helps! Qualifications: • CSCS Card/NVQ Level 2 Benefits: Salary £30,000 to £35,000

You will be part of a successful team in this industry leading company and as Contracts Manager you have a central role in the ongoing success of the company and the creation of award-winning, specialist Landscapes. This owner managed company are the “go-to” resource for developers creating the most prestigious developments. With serious project values this is a role and a company that will utilise and develop all your potential. The Job: Reporting to the Managing Director you will use your professional and proactive approach to maintain an in-depth knowledge of all the pending and active projects. You will ensure that these projects are managed efficiently through effective communication with the Site Supervisors. You will have ownership of your projects and responsibility for day to day duties. The companies project sites are primarily in Central London and within the M25. * Production of contract programmes using Microsoft Project; monitoring, amending and updating project operations accordingly and advising of any potential delays to the client team * Project cost analyses, early-stage budgets, detailed cost plans, bills of quantities and procurement plans. Assisting the tender team * Championing of and ensuring compliance with site-specific company policies and procedures * Organising and running Site Meetings with contractors and clients * Ensuring that all project sites comply with all aspects of the current health and safety regulations * Leading the supervisors in presenting and mentoring on the delivery of toolbox talks * Ensuring that sites are managed in a clean, safe and tidy manner * Checking attendance and reporting of any absences to HR, as well as illnesses, health issues and safety issues which may affect the smooth running of the projects or the safety of our staff * Quantifying materials identifying delivery requirements. Assisting the purchasing team * Mentoring others in the adherence to the Company’s procedures and quality practices * Managing the quality of the delivery of the projects to ensure that the good name of and the reputation of the Company is maintained and enhanced * Promotion of the Company at all times The Person: You will currently be working as a Landscaping Contracts Manager and have a number of years’ experience. * Professional in approach * CSCS Card * SMSTS * Understand Health and Safety compliance / ISOH Regulations?? * Full clean UK driving licence * Experience managing a team