HARRY SAVAGE
Queenstown
Summary
Detail-oriented BSc Honours graduate in Quantity Surveying and Commercial management. Experienced in cost planning and problem-solving during internship and hands-on operations in agriculture and construction. Currently managing property maintenance for commercial and high-end residential clients, with a focus on landscape gardening.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Lancewoods Ltd.
Queenstown
12.2025 - Current
- Ensured plant health through consistent watering, pruning, and fertilization, leading to thriving landscapes.
- Maintained existing landscapes through effective pruning, weeding, and fertilizing, contributing to overall landscape appeal.
- Operated lawn care equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers, to enhance landscape aesthetics.
- Utilized hand tools such as shovels and rakes for diverse landscaping tasks.
- Collaborated with clients to identify landscape preferences and requirements.
Labourer
Remarkable people
Queenstown
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Transported materials to multiple building sites in Queenstown for Brownie Construction, ensuring timely delivery for project continuity.
- Coordinated with team members to meet project milestones and deadlines, enhancing overall team effectiveness.
- Executed daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency to support operational workflow.
Estate Worker
Private Estate
Aberdeen
06.2018 - 10.2024
- Performed vehicle maintenance on tractors, forklifts, work trucks, and quad bikes to ensure operational reliability.
- Maintained biomass boiler heating systems through cleaning and light servicing.
- Administered animal care, ensuring health and well-being across the estate.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with contractors and service providers to ensure timely upkeep of estate facilities.
- Conducted property and equipment inspections to identify safety and upkeep needs.
- Executed minor repairs in painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry to maintain property standards.
- Managed estate grounds maintenance, enhancing aesthetics and functionality of gardens and walkways.
- Implemented security measures to prevent unauthorized access and damage.
- Cared for lawns and yards by mulching, aerating and trimming and edging flower beds.
- Responded to emergency calls in a timely manner.
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveying firm
Aberdeen
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Created and edited cost plans, enhancing skills through internship at McLeod & Aitken.
- Assisted in developing detailed cost estimates for construction projects using industry-standard software.
- Reviewed contractual documents to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Collaborated on comprehensive reports detailing project costs, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Analyzed financial data, including cash flows and budgets, to evaluate performance against targets.
Education
BSc Honours - Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Robert Gordon's University
Aberdeen01-2024
Higher National Certificate - Built Environment
North East College
Aberdeen01-2021
National 5 - English, Geography, Modern Studies, Engineering Science, Design and Technology, Mathematics, Physics
Cults Academy
Aberdeen01-2019
Skills
- Plant maintenance and landscape design
- Equipment operation and management
- Soil management strategies
- Client collaboration and communication
- Quality assurance processes
- Time management skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration and support
- Garden management and landscaping
- Vehicle fleet management
Hobbies and Interests
- Duke of Edinburgh Award, Completed Silver and Bronze at Westhill Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.
- Engineering Club, Attended weekly Engineering Club to plan and help with engineering activities for younger members.
- Scouting, Active member of the Scouting fraternity.
- Hardworking, motivated and disciplined individual with a proven record of commitment and dedication.
Volunteer Experience
Glastonbury festival, Access steward, Supervisor, United Kingdom, Volunteered twice for the disabled access crew at the Glastonbury festival. First worked as an access steward then as a supervisor managing three people.
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Lancewoods Ltd.
12.2025 - Current
Labourer
Remarkable people
06.2025 - 12.2025
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveying firm
01.2023 - 06.2023
Estate Worker
Private Estate
06.2018 - 10.2024
BSc Honours - Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Robert Gordon's University
Higher National Certificate - Built Environment
North East College
National 5 - English, Geography, Modern Studies, Engineering Science, Design and Technology, Mathematics, Physics
Cults Academy