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The company recognises that a highly motivated and well-trained workforce
is a primary asset.
We are in the process of building a team for the future. Our aim is
to provide a rewarding and secure environment for all employees. The
company encourages Continual Professional Development and maintains
training records for all members of staff. LDC operates
an Equal Opportunities Policy. A curriculum vitae is available for each
member of staff on request.
D I R E C T O R S
Nigel Prince
is a Chartered landscape Architect. John Wheeler is a qualified
construction specialist. They have over
25 years experience in both the Public and Private Sectors of the industry.
Nigel has managed the company since its establishment in 1986 and is
currently responsible for Marketing, Design Co-ordination, Commercial
Development and Quality Assurance. John leads the Construction Division
and is also responsible for the development of LDC’s Health
& Safety systems.
M A N A G E R S
Our Senior Contract Manager is supported by a team of managers, buyers
and estimators. They are responsible for all our projects from inception
to practical completion. We have an After Care Manager who assures continuity
through the maintenance and defects period until final completion.
The company encourages an open forum for discussion between directors,
managers and site staff.
S U P E R V I S O R S A N D
F O R E P E R S O N S
The Supervisors and Forepersons report on a daily basis to the Contract
Managers. They are responsible for site management and the supervision
of the workforce.
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
The company is efficiently supported by the administration
staff reporting on a daily basis to the Directors.
C R A F T S P E R S O N S A N D
O P E R A T I V E S
LDC employs over 40 site personnel either on a direct labour
basis or as labour only subcontractors. All our staff are employed strictly
in accordance with the latest Government legislation. We provide a broad
base of skills, for example, landscape craftspersons (for both hard
and soft elements), bricklayers, carpenters, groundspersons, landscape
operatives and trainees.
S P E C I A L I S T S U B C O N T R A C T O
R S
All subcontractors and consultants are carefully selected and monitored
in accordance with LDC´s Quality Assurance system. We maintain
a database of regularly employed subcontractors and consultants. Typical
categories include electricians, stonemasons, surfacing specialists,
cost consultants, structural engineers, plumbers, irrigation engineers
and metal workers.
M A N A G E M E N T S T R U C T U R E
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Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
LDC´s construction team are qualified and experienced
to the highest industry standards:
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Landscape Architects
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Degree or Diploma in Landscape Design/Architecture
Member of the Landscape Institute
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| Contract Managers |
Degree or Diploma in Landscape Contract
Management or Project Management |
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| Forepersons/Supervisors |
National Certificate or equivalent in Landscape Construction/Horticulture
Appointment Grade 2 and above (generally – minimum qualification
NVQ3)
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| Craftspersons/Operatives |
Minimum NVQ grades 1-2 or equivalent |
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| Trainees |
Undertaking an approved part-time course
in landscape construction or horticulture |
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| Administration |
HND Business Studies and NVQ´s |
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