JOB PURPOSE:

The Grounds Supervisor will report to the Grounds Manager and, as part of

the Regional Grounds Maintenance team, is primarily responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient planned maintenance programme.  This role also includes the identification and monitoring of rehabilitation works programme

and supervision of the response maintenance Tree Surgery Service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planned Maintenance and Grounds Rehabilitation responsibilities include:

Pre-contract surveys to establish the scope of the work.

Inspecting work being carried out by Contractors and by the Executive’s Direct Labour Organisation.

Reporting to the Contract Administrator and completing regular inspection reports on the progress and quality of work on site in line with contractual requirements and KPIs.

Attending site meetings with the Contract Administrator, Contractor and Quantity Surveyor and liaising with each as necessary to ensure compliance with the programme of works.

Response Maintenance responsibilities include:

Detailing and co-ordinating the Works Orders for Tree Surgery works.

Inspecting the progress and quality of the Contractors work on site.

Liaising with District Management, District Maintenance and other bone fide groups to ensure quality service provision.

Duties in connection with the Grounds Maintenance Land Asset Register include:-

 Identification of changes to areas in Executive ownership so that the Land Asset Register database and associated maps are kept current.

Assessing and receiving handovers of Soft and Hard landscaping elements of New Build, Environmental Improvements, I.P.B.S., Grounds Rehabilitation and other schemes with a landscape content.

Other duties include:-

 Attending meetings and court to give technical evidence on PLIC claims.

 Liaison with housing management, statutory bodies, community groups and other interested parties on all aspects of Grounds