- 4+ years' experience in landscape construction or site supervision, including coordinating multiple crews/subcontractors
- Strong knowledge of civil and hard landscaping methods (e.g., retaining walls, paving, concreting, drainage)
- Ability to read plans/specifications and accurately set out works
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Description
Summary:
As a Landscape Construction Foreman, you will be responsible for supervising multiple crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to The Plant People’s high-quality standards. This includes coordinating hard landscaping and civil construction works such as retaining walls, paving, concreting, drainage, structures, and general site works.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and supervising multiple crews across active construction sites.
- Planning and coordinating daily site activities.
- Setting out works from plans and specifications.
- Managing subcontractors, suppliers, materials, plant, and equipment.
- Maintaining strong health and safety standards.
- Monitoring quality and compliance throughout project delivery.
- Identifying variations and additional works opportunities.
- Building positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and team members.
- Mentoring and developing staff while leading by example.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 4+ years’ experience in landscape construction or site supervision.
- Strong knowledge of civil and hard landscaping construction methods.
- Experience coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors.
- The ability to read plans, specifications, and set out works accurately.
- Strong planning, job costing, and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership capability.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Current Site Safe Supervisor Gold Card, First Aid, and Growsafe certifications.
- A clean New Zealand driver’s licence (Class 1 and preferably Class 2).
Experienced Landscape Foreman with Building Experience
Qualified Builders are encouraged and welcome to apply.
If you have a building background and enjoy leading teams while delivering high-quality outdoor construction projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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