► SOFT LANDSCAPING LEAD

Carragh Paving & Landscapes; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & professional development

Leadership role

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Carragh Paving & Landscapes is seeking an experienced Soft Landscaping Lead to oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of all soft landscaping works across a range of high-end residential and commercial projects in Dublin. You will lead site teams, collaborate with project managers and suppliers, and ensure planting schemes meet the highest horticultural standards.

You will mentor teams, manage procurement, and drive establishment activities from planting through to final care, while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the landscaping industry.
• Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and seasonal planting.
• Proven leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of soft landscaping works across residential and commercial projects.
• Interpret planting plans and specifications, ensuring accurate installation and presentation.
• Manage plant procurement, quality control and supplier relationships.
• Supervise planting operations, ensuring best horticultural practice is maintained.
• Oversee landscape establishment, including irrigation, staking, pruning, feeding and plant health.
• Diagnose plant pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies, implementing management strategies.
• Mentor, train and support horticultural teams.
• Coordinate daily work programmes, labour and resources.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers, landscape architects, clients and suppliers.
• Promote best practice in health and safety across all works.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Plant knowledge

Education

PA1 / PA6 certification

Safe Pass

Manual Handling certification

Full clean Irish driving licence

Job description

Join Carragh and play a leading role in delivering some of Ireland’s finest private gardens and landscapes.

Working across high-end residential and commercial projects, you will lead the delivery of all soft landscaping and horticultural elements, ensuring every project reflects the standards of quality, precision and attention to detail that define Carragh.

If you have extensive horticultural knowledge, enjoy leading teams and take pride in delivering exceptional landscapes, we’d like to hear from you.

The Role

As Soft Landscaping Lead, you will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of all soft landscaping works across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with project managers, landscape architects and suppliers, you will ensure planting schemes are delivered to the highest horticultural standards while leading and supporting site teams throughout the establishment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of soft landscaping works across residential and commercial projects.
• Interpret planting plans and specifications, ensuring accurate installation and exceptional presentation.
• Manage plant procurement, quality control and supplier relationships.
• Supervise planting operations, ensuring best horticultural practice is maintained.
• Oversee landscape establishment, including irrigation, staking, pruning, feeding and ongoing plant health.
• Diagnose plant pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies, implementing appropriate management strategies.
• Mentor, train and support horticultural teams.
• Coordinate daily work programmes, labour and resources.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers, landscape architects, clients and suppliers.
• Promote best practice in health and safety across all works.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the landscaping industry.
• Significant experience in horticulture, soft landscaping or landscape establishment.
• Extensive knowledge of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses and seasonal planting.
• Strong understanding of planting design, soil management and plant establishment.
• Proven leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Full clean Irish driving licence.
• PA1 / PA6 certification.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification.
• Experience operating horticultural machinery and specialist equipment.h

What we offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A leadership role within a growing and respected business.
• The opportunity to help deliver exceptional landscape projects across Dublin and the surrounding counties.
• Long-term career progression within Carragh.