HR GO Recruitment • Tonbridge, Kent, tn2 3ae TN2 3AE

Landscape Manager

About this role

Landscape Manager

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Manager (or senior Coordinator) to join a busy, professional team delivering landscaping and vegetation projects across a range of public and private sites. This is a hands-on, client-facing role for someone confident pricing work, planning and delivering high-quality landscaping and vegetation services.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day delivery of landscaping and vegetation contracts from survey and tender through to completion
  • Prepare accurate estimates, costings and competitive quotes for new work
  • Lead site teams and subcontractors, allocating resources and scheduling work to meet programme and budget
  • Carry out site surveys, produce method statements and manage quality control on site
  • Act as primary client contact; maintain strong client relationships and deliver excellent customer service
  • Ensure all work complies with health & safety, environmental and contractual requirements
  • Monitor materials, plant and equipment needs and control costs
  • Produce accurate site records, progress reports and handover documentation

Skills and experience required

  • Proven experience as a Landscape Manager, Senior Coordinator or similar role (5 years' experience desirable; more advantageous)
  • Strong estimating/pricing skills with the ability to produce clear, commercially sound quotations
  • Confident in planning and delivering a wide range of landscaping and vegetation works (planting, turfing, hard landscaping, pruning, invasive species control, etc.)
  • Excellent client-facing skills with experience managing stakeholder expectations and contract communications
  • Leadership experience, able to motivate teams and manage subcontractors
  • Good understanding of health & safety and environmental best practice on site
  • Competent IT skills for reporting and estimating (e.g. MS Office)
  • Full driving licence; relevant industry qualifications (NPTC, NVQ, CSCS, or equivalent) desirable

What we offer

  • A varied, rewarding role with responsibility and scope to develop
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team and clear career progression