Landscape Manager
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Salary: From £45,000 per year + Company Vehicle
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Landscape Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking business delivering commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance projects across Kent.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than just day-to-day site management. We are looking for an individual who can take ownership of projects, lead teams effectively, build long-term client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of the division.
The successful candidate will have a strong operational and commercial background within landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, or related sectors, with the confidence to manage contracts from initial enquiry through to completion.
The Role
As Landscape Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a variety of commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to a high standard.
You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and operational teams while supporting business growth through pricing, tendering, and identifying new opportunities.
This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who is organised, commercially aware, and capable of leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities
Managing commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance projects from mobilisation through to completion
Organising labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery
Carrying out site visits, progress inspections, and quality checks
Managing multiple sites and teams across varying project sizes
Preparing quotations, pricing works, and assisting with tender submissions
Monitoring project costs, profitability, and programme performance
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Ensuring all works are completed in line with health and safety regulations and company procedures
Identifying opportunities for additional works and supporting business development
Producing reports, site documentation, and operational updates where required
Supporting and developing site supervisors and operatives to maintain high performance standardsWhat We're Looking For
We are looking for someone with strong industry knowledge and previous experience managing landscaping or grounds maintenance operations within a commercial environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience within commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture, or groundworks
Experience managing operational teams and multiple live projects
Strong commercial awareness with experience pricing works and managing budgets
The ability to read specifications, drawings, and tender documents
Excellent communication and client management skills
A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving
Good organisational and time management skills
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and site compliance requirements
Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
Full UK driving licenceExperience
Experience working on local authority, commercial, or public realm contracts
Horticultural or landscaping qualificationsWhat We Offer
Salary to £45,000 per year depending on experience
Company vehicle
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business
Supportive team environment with long-term career potentialDavid@ PPM Recruitment on (phone number removed)