Project Manager – Hard & Soft Landscaping

The Role

Due to continued growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established landscaping team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality soft and hard landscaping schemes across domestic and commercial projects with values of up to £3 million.

This role will involve managing projects from initial concept through to final completion, ensuring all works are delivered to the highest standards.

The position is full-time and based both in the office and on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Liaison: Working closely with clients, site managers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Technical Review: Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements to identify potential risks and opportunities.

• Resource Planning: Coordinating labour, plant, equipment and materials to ensure projects are completed within agreed programmes and budgets.

• Operational Strategy: Selecting appropriate construction methods to ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements.

• Value Engineering: Identifying alternative materials and construction methods to enhance project outcomes.

• Issue Management: Raising early warnings for potential issues and providing practical, workable solutions.

• Compliance: Auditing works to ensure compliance with quality, environmental and health & safety standards, including ISO systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience in both hard and soft landscaping, with the ability to read and fully interpret detailed construction drawings.

• A strong Health & Safety background, including experience preparing and managing CDM and RAMS documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong commercial awareness with a sound understanding of construction contracts and risk management.

• High level of IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and the ability to prepare project programmes.

• Full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS (or equivalent).

Terms and Benefits

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
Working Pattern: Office and site-based, with flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate

Holiday:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off.

Additional Benefits:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus

• Company pension scheme and Health Cash Plan

• Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Referral Programme

• Access to an e-learning platform and Employee Assistance Programme

If you believe you are suitable for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.