Senior Landscape Operations Lead

Airport Authority Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages Hong Kong International Airport and offers a rewarding career with opportunities to contribute to major landscaping projects and sustainability initiatives. This role supports landscape planning, maintenance, and contract management across high-profile developments, with hands-on inspections and coordination with project owners and contractors.

The position requires a degree in landscape-related fields, professional arborist qualifications, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape, Horticulture, Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Business Administration, Economics or related field with 3+ years experience.
• Professional diploma or certificate in tree/landscape management is a plus.
• Certified arborist qualifications from recognised bodies (e.g., ISA, HKILA, Arboriculture Association) or equivalent.
• Good English and Chinese; Putonghua is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing landscape proposals and planning maintenance for new projects (e.g., Skytopia, Airport Tung Chung Link, Terminal 2 Concourse).
• Prepare landscape enhancement proposals and contract specifications.
• Evaluate contractor performance via site inspections and audits; suggest workflow improvements.
• Review and endorse landscape work permits for new projects.
• Oversee handover of new landscape areas; conduct inspections and address non-compliance.
• Assist in planning and monitoring budgets for landscape projects.
• Monitor the new nursery operations on Airport Island via inspections.
• Maintain and update the Tree Management System and public landscaping website.
• Perform outdoor duties as required.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Execution

Education

Degree in Landscape / related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages Hong Kong International Airport and offers a rewarding career with opportunities to contribute to major landscaping projects and sustainability initiatives. This role supports landscape planning, maintenance, and contract management across high-profile developments, with hands-on inspections and coordination with project owners and contractors.

The position requires a degree in landscape-related fields, professional arborist qualifications, and strong