Soft Landscaping Design & Project Manager

My client, a market leader in Landscaping and external works, is looking for a passionate and motivated Plantsman (any gender) with a professional and proactive approach to the Commercial Landscape Industry. The Plantsman will be an expert in horticulture with extensive knowledge of plant & tree species, a deep understanding of botany, and hands-on experience with plant care techniques.

Our projects are all within the very highest-end of landscaping design across London. They operate across public realm, roof terraces, public parks, residential buildings, commercial spaces, and more.

We are growing our soft landscaping division and are looking to expand our team structure and skill base.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, with a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. This role involves being the soft landscape liaison between Landscape Architects and clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and fostering a culture of teamwork.

Role:

1. Work closely with Landscape Architects throughout the soft landscape delivery process.
2. Identify and source a wide variety of plants, including rare and exotic species, that are appropriate for the scheme’s environment and design intent. Liaise with Landscape Architects to find the best solution to fulfill their vision.
3. Schedule and lead Tree Tagging and nursery visits to ensure the best stock is selected for our schemes across the UK and Europe.
4. On-site management of plant holding and husbandry.
5. Setting out of material & benchmarking.
6. Quality control.
7. Managing pre-PC/Construction maintenance teams.
8. Train and mentor landscape installation and maintenance staff, passing on horticultural knowledge, key experiences, and site-specific considerations.
9. Liaise with Maintenance teams on specific issues they encounter and provide specialist horticultural advice.

Requirements:

Knowledge / Technical:

1. Professional qualification in horticulture - NVQ Level 3 minimum.
2. Hands-on experience in horticulture.
3. CSCS card.
4. Ability to work full-time and travel across London.

Skills:

1. Working as one team across multiple different project sites each week to deliver exceptional results.
2. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
3. A self-starter who is organized and proactive without a need to be managed closely.
4. Strong time management skills and the ability to plan visits to several sites every week.
5. Enthusiasm and drive to develop a career in the horticultural industry, recognizing the fantastic opportunity to work on schemes at the highest end of the industry.

Previous Experience:

1. 5 years+ experience in the following: Horticulturalist, Nurseryman, Landscape Architecture.
2. Sufficient experience desired working within the construction industry.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary bracket.
2. Encouraged professional development and training.
3. Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This is a great opportunity to work with a supportive and tight-knit team in an almost family feel environment.

Please contact Jen Lawton for further information.