Landscape Engineer
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Landscape Engineer to lead and manage landscape operations and maintenance across large-scale commercial, residential, or mixed-use developments.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or Facility Management.
• 10–15+ years of experience in landscape management.
• Experience in large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use, or hospitality developments.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, contract management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance, irrigation, horticulture, and hardscape.
• Experience managing in-house teams and external contractors.
• Knowledge of sustainability and modern landscape technologies.
• CLP, PMP, CFM, or equivalent certification is an advantage.
Responsibilities Duties:
• Lead daily landscape maintenance and operations, including softscape, hardscape, irrigation, water features, lighting, and outdoor facilities.
• Develop annual maintenance plans, budgets, KPIs, and resource requirements.
• Manage and mentor landscape teams, contractors, and service providers.
• Monitor service quality and ensure agreed SLAs and KPIs are achieved.
• Oversee emergency response for issues such as storm damage, irrigation failures, tree falls, and flooding.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, environmental regulations, and local authority standards.
• Manage RFPs, procurement, contractor selection, and contract performance.
• Conduct landscape condition assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement landscape enhancement and improvement plans.
• Promote sustainable practices such as smart irrigation, native planting, water conservation, and biodiversity.
• Coordinate with clients, tenants, consultants, authorities, and internal teams.
• Prepare reports, budgets, performance reviews, and management recommendations.