Landscape Garden Designer and Project Manager

The Workshop; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

On-site parking

Pension scheme

20 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Job summary

The Workshop is seeking a confident Landscape Garden Designer & Project Manager based near Portsmouth, combining design, sales and project management from enquiry to completion.

You will present design solutions, prepare quotations and manage projects, building strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in garden design and/or a relevant garden design qualification.
• Previous project management experience and strong time management.
• Proven sales experience with confidence presenting ideas to clients.
• Good computer skills; CAD, KeySCAPE or SketchUp experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of horticulture and/or a relevant qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A positive, flexible and practical "can-do" attitude.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to reliably commute locally.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and develop suitable garden solutions.
• Produce detailed drawings and computer-aided designs.
• Prepare competitive quotations while maintaining profit margins.
• Convert enquiries into live projects and achieve sales targets.
• Manage site staff and oversee workmanship.
• Provide clear instructions and coordinate project activity.
• Manage health & safety, risk assessments and company procedures.
• Liaise effectively with clients, suppliers and colleagues.

Skills

Garden design

Project management

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Can-do attitude

Education

Garden design qualification

Horticulture qualification

Tools

CAD

KeySCAPE

SketchUp

Job description

Landscape Garden Designer and Project Manager Curdridge, Southampton

£28,000-£35,000 + £10k Gross Profit Bonus + Van

Full-Time, 40 Hours between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm.

About the Role

Are you a confident Landscape Garden Designer, with Project Management experience?

Join an experienced design team within an established landscaping business, helping clients transform their garden ideas into practical, attractive projects. You'll combine design, sales and project management skills from initial enquiry through to project completion. As a Landscape Garden Designer & Project Manager, you'll present design solutions, prepare quotations and manage projects while building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and develop suitable garden solutions.
• Produce detailed drawings and computer-aided designs.
• Prepare competitive quotations while maintaining profit margins.
• Convert enquiries into live projects and achieve sales targets.
• Manage site staff and oversee workmanship.
• Provide clear instructions and coordinate project activity.
• Manage health & safety, risk assessments and company procedures.
• Liaise effectively with clients, suppliers and colleagues.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Experience in garden design and/or a relevant garden design qualification.
• Previous project management experience and strong time management.
• Proven sales experience with confidence presenting ideas to clients.
• Good computer skills; CAD, KeySCAPE or SketchUp experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of horticulture and/or a relevant qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A positive, flexible and practical "can-do" attitude.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to reliably commute locally.

Package & Benefits

• £28,000-£35,000 basic salary.
• Up to £10,000 gross profit bonus for exceeding targets, paid monthly.
• 20 days' holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Company pension and on-site parking.
• Company van available during working hours as required.
• Van can be taken home after successful probation, provided you live within 15 miles of site.

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