Landscaping And Grounds Maintenance Manager

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Painswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Project Manager to oversee end-to-end delivery of commercial landscaping projects and routine grounds maintenance contracts in the UK. You will translate client briefs into plans, manage budgets, lead site supervisors and subcontractors, and ensure HSE compliance from inception to handover.

Applicants should have proven operational leadership in UK landscaping, strong communication, a valid UK driving licence, and safety

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across UK landscaping/sites.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple sites.
• Excellent communication skills and client liaison.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate client briefs into project plans and budgets.
• Direct operational teams and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Plan and execute hard and soft landscaping projects through full lifecycle.
• Build relationships with clients and manage expectations.

Skills

Operational leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture or ROLO

SSSTS or SMSTS

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Project Manager

The Company:

My client is a family owned organisation based in the Gloucestershire area. They are multi-site specialists and look after the needs of many projects including Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscaping, Building Maintenance, Water, Local Authority and Education. On top of an enviable track record, the business is experiencing exceptional growth and as such are looking to recruit a Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Project Manager to join them on their journey.

The role:

The Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Project Manager will be required to oversee the end-to-end delivery of commercial landscaping projects and routine grounds maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities:

Translating client briefs into project plans, managing budgets, directing operational teams, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Plan and execute hard and soft landscaping projects, managing the full lifecycle from the initial brief to final handover.

Lead and develop site supervisors, operational teams, and subcontractors. Monitor team's performance against programme

Track project budgets, prepare tenders, quote for additional works, and monitor profitability.

Ensure all site activities comply with UK safety legislation (e.g., maintaining COSHH, RAMS, and PPE standards).

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, managing expectations and delivering exceptional service.

Key Requirements & Qualifications Experience:

• Proven operational leadership in the UK landscaping, facilities, or grounds maintenance sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence
• SSSTS or SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely.
• Horticultural Knowledge
• Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture or ROLO