Landscape Construction Works Officer

£19.37 per hour PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £24.59 per hour LTD Umbrella Full Time | Temporary Contract

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an exciting opportunity which has arisen for an experienced Landscape Construction Works Officer to join a busy Parks and Green Spaces team supporting the delivery of public realm, landscape and play area improvement projects across Bristol. Working within a capital delivery project team, you will play a key role in overseeing the construction, refurbishment and repair of parks infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping works, and children’s play facilities throughout the city.

• Carry out on-site inspections of landscape construction and infrastructure works
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety compliance and completion standards
• Inspect below-ground works and ensure compliance with specifications and drawings
• Attend pre-start, progress and handover meetings with contractors and project teams
• Record snagging issues, defects, non-conformities and additional works requirements
• Liaise with contractors, in-house teams and project leads throughout project delivery
• Support the delivery of parks infrastructure and play facility projects
• Assist with post-installation inspections and compliance relating to children’s play facilities and BS EN standards
• Ensure works comply with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations

• HNC Level 4 in Construction Management or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in external construction, maintenance and infrastructure works
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and public realm works
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities
• Proven experience carrying out site inspections and monitoring quality and safety compliance
• Good working knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, colleagues and members of the public
• Confident using Microsoft 365 and mobile technology for reporting and inspections

• Experience working with children’s play equipment and safer surfacing
• RPII Outdoor Operational Inspector qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working in parks, green spaces or public realm environments

You will be a proactive and organised construction professional who enjoys working outdoors and has a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple sites, travelling throughout Bristol and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely and to a high standard.