Landscape Manager
| Posting date: | 29 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, Kent, tn2 3ae |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | lmlm26_1780049914 |
Summary
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