Black Hat Site Manager required for Landscaping contractor in the Hillingdon area – Job Description 1. Front-Line Supervision * Directly supervises operatives and subcontractors. * Ensures work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with method statements and risk assessments. * Ensures all works follow the latest approved drawings, specifications, and technical standards. 2. Health & Safety Enforcement * Acts as the first point of contact for safety issues. * Ensures compliance with strict safety standards including Permit to track ground and permit to break ground. * Stops work if unsafe practices are observed. 3. Toolbox Talks & Briefings * Delivers daily briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-task briefings. * Communicates changes in site rules, safety alerts, and updates. 4. Work Coordination * Works with engineers, foremen, and site managers to coordinate tasks. * Ensures labour and plant are used effectively on their work area. 5. Quality Assurance * Checks workmanship meets specifications and contractor standards. * Reports defects or quality issues. * Ensures installations match design intent and highlights any discrepancies in drawings. 6. Reporting & Documentation * Records daily activities, incidents, near misses, and progress. * Sometimes contributes to shift reports or section reports. 7. Interface Management * Ensures different teams work safely alongside each other. * Manages exclusion zones, lifting areas, plant movements, etc. Skills & Qualifications Typically Expected * SSSTS or SMSTS (Site Supervisor/Manager Safety Training Scheme) * CSCS card (to Gold or Black level) * Experience supervising teams in landscaping constructions * Strong communication and leadership skills You will be directly employed PAYE or CIS self employed by Barrett Contract Services Ltd with no umbrella companies involved. BCS is a well established company that has been finding work for construction operatives for over 19 years. For more info contact Steve Barrett