Assistant Manager / Manager, Horticulture

Nature Landscapes Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Landscapes Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager, Horticulture to lead landscape maintenance and implementation teams. You will ensure health, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal of green spaces through expert horticultural practices and strong client engagement.

Responsibilities include site inspections, turf and plant care guidance, cost-effective solution development, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of proven landscape maintenance and team management experience.
• Proven leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in horticultural planning, costing, and reporting.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel for site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape maintenance and horticultural operations on site.
• Inspect sites, advise on turf, plants, and trees, and optimise care.
• Develop cost-effective solutions and forecast fertiliser/chemical needs.
• Prepare monthly horticulture and arborist reports and ensure compliance.
• Manage recruitment, training, and mentoring of staff.
• Engage with clients and support sales for upgrades and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Horticultural planning

Costing

Reporting

Driving licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Horticulture

Job description

Assistant Manager/Manager, Horticulture

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Horticulture Manager to lead our landscape maintenance and implementation teams. This position plays a key role in ensuring the health, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal of our green spaces through expert horticultural practices, effective team leadership, and strong client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

i. Landscape & Horticultural Management

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure the quality of the landscape and resolve any horticultural issues.

• Provide expert guidance on turf, plant, and tree care, including fertiliser and chemical usage.

• Develop and implement cost-effective solutions for landscape and horticultural challenges.

• Plan and forecast fertiliser and chemical requirements to optimise resources

ii. Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly horticulture and arborist reports

• Conduct Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) and prepare arborist reports for NParks and internal use

• Ensure compliance with maintenance standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations

• Oversee documentation compliance and verify client payments.

iii. Financial & Resource Management

• Monitor and control costs related to tools, materials, plant replacements, and overtime.

• Review operational efficiency and recommend continuous improvements.

iv. People & Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and mentor site gardeners, float teams, and interns

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and training of horticulture staff.

v. Client & Project Support

• Attend client meetings and respond to horticulture-related requests promptly.

• Support the sales and implementation of upgrading works and ad hoc projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline

• 5 - 7 years of proven experience in landscape maintenance and team management

• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills

• Proficiency in horticultural planning, costing, and reporting

• Valid driving license and willingness to travel for site inspections

• Passion for sustainable, innovative, and high-quality landscape practices.

Our Company Culture:

Environmental Responsibility – Sustainability is embedded in everything we do

Client-Centric Innovation – We deliver thoughtful, solution-driven outcomes

Collaboration & Professionalism – We work with integrity, teamwork, and respect.

Growth Mindset – We encourage continuous learning and career development

Employee Engagement – We value open communication, mentorship, and teamwork

Let’s grow together and make a lasting impact on our green spaces.