Responsibilities
Inspect and monitor landscape works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and environmental commitments.
Ensure correct plant species, sizes, densities, and locations are installed.
Inspect planting operations including tree and shrub planting, soil preparation, mulching, and staking/guying systems.
Verify compliance with relevant UK standards: BSI guidance, BS 4428, BS 8545, BS 5837.
Oversee landscape subcontractors delivering works on site: monitor performance, ensure compliance with HS2 environmental requirements, site method statements, risk assessments, planting specifications, and implement corrective actions.
Undertake site inspections and quality audits of subcontractor work.
Identify non‑compliance issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Support coordination of planting programmes and maintenance schedules.
Monitor the successful establishment of landscape planting: oversee watering regimes, monitor plant health, supervise weed control and mulching, review pruning and formative shaping, and ensure replacement of failed plants during the defects period.
Contribute to continuous improvement of safety, quality, and environmental management by supporting the implementation of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2017, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and related policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* Experience in planting and maintenance.
* Extensive horticulture knowledge.
* Knowledge of construction techniques, sequencing, and best practice.
* Ability to use initiative based on horticultural practical experience.
* Capability to work independently and proactively, and collaboratively with integrated team members and external stakeholders.
* Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, AutoCAD).
* Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suit the receiver.
* Relevant CSCS card.
* Training in health & safety and environmental management.
* Demonstrated ability to meet the minimum job criteria and person specification.
Benefits
The role will work on the HS2 project, the UK’s new high‑speed rail network.
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities to network, develop professionally, and participate in community events.
Competitive salary with an excellent package.
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