Landscape Construction Supervisor (Structural)

Definition Landscape and Design

Brisbane QLD

Foreperson/Supervisors (Construction)

Full time

$90,000 – $115,000 + super + vehicle + tools/tech

Landscape Construction Supervisor

Brisbane I Residential I Structural

Definition Landscape & Design is seeking a skilled and experienced hands-on Landscape Construction Supervisor to join our team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for oversight and coordination of high-quality structural landscaping projects in Brisbane. With a focus on execution excellence, you will lead a landscape crew to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

About Us: Definition Landscape & Design is a well regarded Brisbane residential landscape company (established 2009). We are curently a team of 12, who look after three sections - design, construction, maintenance. Our work area is inner city Brisbane, with occasional outer Brisbane acreage projects. We are known for our attention to detail, excellent client communication, deep construction understanding, and problem solving capabilty. We are able to complete a broad range of landscape construction work 'in house', with less reliance on subcontractors. We're known to tackle and install challenging gardens where others may not, and have systems in place to ensure this is successful. We have won many industry awards between 2015-2025, including 'Residential Landscape Construction of the Year' in 2022. We're genuinely passionate about what we do - we love creating gardens and transforming our clients outdoor lifestyle!

The Role: As a Landscape Construction Supervisor, you will be the person on the ground bringing amazing outdoor spaces to life! You will work alongside a small, well established team to run projects from start to finish, reporting directly to the company director. Daily activity will include:

Manage a small team to deliver exceptional projects and foster an enjoyable work environment

Read, interpret and implement detailed 2D landscape plans

Plan and coordinate work schedules, materials, equipment and labour to optimise efficiency and productivity

Install structural + soft landscaping to the highest quality: earthworks, electrical provision, drainage, retaining, concrete, fences, paving, decks, pergolas, irrigation, lighting, soils, planting etc.

Ensure compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations

Monitor project progress, identifying and resolving issues that arise

Liase with engineers, certifiers, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders

Communication with client and management to provide regular progress updates

Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members (hands-on work with your team onsite)

Maintain a safe, clean and organised work site

What we're looking for:

Experience - Min. 4 years+ hands-on landscaping (structural/hardscape, and softscaping)

Leadership - Proven ability to lead a team (you have run jobs before, not just worked on them)

Ethic - Organised, efficient, keen to work hands-on outdoors to progress projects

Attitude - Positive, quality-driven, team oriented; you take pride in your work & finishes

Trade Qualification - Certificate III or IV in Landscape Construction (or strong experience equivalent)

Plan Reading - Ability to read, understand and accurately implement landscape plans

Construction Knowledge - Deep understanding of structural landscape construction - retaining, concrete, decking, fences, paving etc.

Soft Skills - Excellent project management, problem-solving and communication skills

WHS & Environment - Strong commitment to safety and environmental best practice

Standards - Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, regulations and building codes

Licence - Manual Driver Licence + White Card

Why Definition?

We are committed to creating a supportive work environment where our team can thrive. We offer healthy remuneration, opportunity for professional development, and great work-life balance. We love building beautiful gardens and transforming our client's outdoor lifestyle. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional landscape projects, we're keen to hear from you!

What We Offer:

Remuneration - $90,000-$115,000/year salary + super (based on experience)

Vehicle - company vehicle (fully maintained with fuel card/toll tag)

Tools - laptop/tablet and construction tools + equipment provided

Uniform - uniform & PPE provided, including fresh boots each year!

Tool incentive program (optional) - we help you setup your own personal tools!

Full-time permanent role - holidays, sick pay, leave loading etc

Annual personal 'company day' - in addition to full time leave entitlements

Weekday work - Mon-Fri schedule only, with early knock off on Fridays! Play, rest and enjoy family & friends on the weekend :)

Overtime - availablility if you're motivated, up to 10hrs per week!

Support - fortnightly offsite project meetings with management (you're part of the leadership team!), training and professional development tailored to your role and needs.

Company - Well regarded multi award-winning company, established 2009, with a strong pipeline of exciting Brisbane based high end residential projects!

Career Progression - Our people are the fabric of our company. We make room for accountable, motivated individuals with initiative to develop and grow. If this is you, we aim to remove road blocks and go with you!

If this role sounds like a fit, please get in touch - we look forward to speaking with you!

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Contact Joseph Director: 0421045402 for a confidential discussion.