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Landscape Construction Supervisor

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedProperty
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 7 April 2026

Job Description

Shuttleworth Botanic Garden, Isle of Man. Landscape Construction Supervisor. Permanent - Full time. The Shuttleworth Botanic Garden was identified as a special place for a new landscape project where designs and collaborations have been developing since 2011. This year will see an increase in the construction of key landscape features involving earth moving, levelling, service provision and setting foundations in preparation for creating ornamental landscapes including large natural rock installations, water features, paths and tracks. These special places will provide the settings to curate the SBG Living Collection for research and recreation. A Landscape Construction Supervisor is now needed to assist in the construction of SBG’s hard landscape features. Working with SBG staff, designers, contractors and suppliers you will have opportunities to demonstrate your abilities and experience in site supervision, construction and health and safety. As well as competence in understanding design plans, attending to administration and liaising with all other relative parties you are expected to be hands on accepting responsibility leading to the successful completion of hard landscape features. This position requires someone who wants to be involved in both overseeing projects and physically participating in building these special assets. Leading by example you will demonstrate problem solving skills, determination and attention to detail and quality. The role requires someone who is capable of proactively supervising each project, recording and reporting on key elements and adjusting schedules and designs as instructed. The successful candidate should be qualified in a relative subject to HND level with a minimum of 5 years professional experience demonstrating achievement. A driving licence is needed to perform all required duties. This role will allow the right person to create valuable landscape features and to work with a multi-disciplinary team. A generous salary, relocation package, company insurance, option to join the company pension scheme and other benefits are offered. Please apply to andrewjinglis@outlook.com with a cover letter and copy of your C.V.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i52%

While some routine aspects such as reporting and scheduling can be automated or augmented by AI and construction management software, the role is heavily reliant on human supervision, physical presence, and real-time problem-solving. AI tools can assist with documentation, design interpretation, and safety monitoring, but leadership, hands-on construction, and stakeholder coordination remain resistant to full automation.

Task analysis

  • Supervise and coordinate the construction of hard landscape features including earth moving, levelling, and foundation setting.
  • Interpret and implement landscape design plans in collaboration with designers and contractors.
  • Lead by example, physically participating in construction activities alongside the team.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards on-site.
  • Liaise with staff, designers, contractors, and suppliers to coordinate project activities.
  • Record and report on project progress, key elements, and issues.
  • Adjust schedules and designs as instructed to accommodate project changes.
  • Mentor and train team members in construction techniques and safety protocols.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 3122Site supervisors
O*NET: 47-1011.03 Solar Energy Installation Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Real estate activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
UK sector median
£32,865
UK sector mean
£39,351
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use AI tools for project scheduling and progress tracking
  • Apply digital reporting for site documentation and compliance
  • Leverage AI for safety monitoring and hazard identification

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
28%5 yrs
48%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyConstruction Management Software

Automate scheduling, reporting, and progress tracking tasks

🤖 AI AgentAI Safety Monitoring

Deploy AI cameras for real-time hazard detection

🌍 OutsourcingRemote Design Review

Use remote teams for design plan interpretation

Recommendation

Augment role

Physical supervision and leadership resist automation; augment routine tasks with technology

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate site reporting and documentation workflows

Copilot for Excel

Track project schedules and analyse progress data

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate with designers, contractors, and staff remotely

Key Skills

Building and ConstructionExpertHealth and SafetyAdvancedProject ManagementAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedAdministration and ManagementIntermediateStakeholder ManagementIntermediateQuality Control AnalysisIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateHorticultureBeginnerOperations AnalysisIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Building and ConstructionProject ManagementHealth and Safety ProceduresFacilities ManagementBusiness AdministrationReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

CoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringTime ManagementReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingInstructingPersuasionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingNegotiationQuality Control AnalysisService Orientation

Alternative Career Paths

Construction Project Manager88% match

Oversees larger construction projects, managing budgets, timelines, and teams across multiple sites.

Facilities Manager75% match

Manages the maintenance and development of buildings and grounds, ensuring operational efficiency.

Landscape Designer70% match

Focuses on the creative and technical aspects of designing outdoor spaces and landscapes.

Site Supervisor (General Construction)85% match

Supervises construction activities on-site, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitTrimble SketchUp ProMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementProcore softwareMicrosoft Windows

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

3%

of conversations

Job Zone

3/5

Medium prep

O*NET Median Salary

£52k

US ref. $65k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Construction and Extraction · Wage group: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

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