Lian Marshall
Landscape Construction & Tech Solutions
Professional Profile
Qualified Landscaper with 5+ years of residential experience (2019–2024), including supervisory roles where I balanced on-site leadership with apprenticeship learning. Recently spent 16 months in a technical project management capacity, gaining valuable experience in client relations and business operations. I am now returning to the trade with a renewed passion for high-end landscape construction, combining my hands-on paving and structural skills with professional reliability and a strong work ethic.
Core Competencies
Hard Skills
- Full-Scope Pool Construction (Excavation to Fencing)
- Structural Landscaping & Retaining Walls
- Paving & Tiling (French Pattern / Coping)
- Irrigation & Drainage Systems
- Plant ID & Horticulture
- Test & Tagging
Technical
- Excavator Operation (Competent)
- Plan Drafting & Interpretation
- AI-Driven Workflow Optimization
- Power Tools & Laser Levels
Management
- Site Supervision & Team Leadership
- Quoting & Estimation
- WHS / OH&S Compliance
- Client Relations & Communication
- Project Management
Professional Experience
Head Developer (Technical Lead)
2025 - 2026Purge Digital PTY LTDBrisbane, QLD
Led technical initiatives and team management in a fast-paced agency environment. Honed skills in project scoping, client communication, and agile delivery—transferable skills for high-level construction management.
Owner / Lead Landscaper
2024 - 2025LianscapesBrisbane, QLD
Founded and operated a landscape construction business, managing all aspects from client acquisition to final handover. Specialized in balancing quality craftsmanship with project timelines.
Key Achievements / Projects
- Architect-Designed Landscape:Executed a complete landscape architect design from plan to completion, ensuring strict adherence to design intent and material specifications.
- Digital Integration:Implemented AI-driven workflows to generate quotes, project plans, and design visualizations, significantly reducing administrative overhead.
Supervisor & Apprentice
2022 - 2024Hard Yards Australia PTY LTDBrisbane, QLD
Progressed from casual laborer to site supervisor, leading teams of 2-4 on residential projects. Developed standard operating procedures for structural builds.
Key Achievements / Projects
- Retaining Wall Systems:Developed a standardized calculation formula and installation system for concrete sleeper retaining walls to ensure structural integrity and efficiency.
- Horticultural Consultation:Liaised directly with Landscape Architects to recommend plant species substitutions based on specific micro-climates and site conditions.
- Site Safety Management:Managed WHS protocols, including conducting daily toolbox talks and executing hazard identification/removal strategies.
Casual Landscape Laborer
2019 - 2022Hard Yards Australia PTY LTDBrisbane, QLD
Foundation years learning the trade from the ground up. Focus on heavy lifting, material handling, and basic construction techniques.
Education
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
TAFE Queensland (Grovely Campus)2022 - 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts & Computer Science
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) - (Completed 2 Years)2018 - 2019
Diploma of Graphic Design
TAFE / College2017
Certifications
White Card (Construction Induction)
QLD GovernmentCurrent
Light Rigid (LR) Learners License
TMR QLDCurrent