Landscape Manager

A client within the Public Sector based in the South East of England is currently recruiting for a Landscape and BNG Works Manager to join their Natural Environment team as soon as possible. The client is offering a part-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a parks and green spaces environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to lead a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of parks enhancement and investment projects, including infrastructure, landscape, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) / habitat enhancements, with engagement from stakeholders and the wider parks community.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Managing a complex programme of parks projects, including budgets, finance control, project timelines, and reporting.
• Leading and developing a diverse project team to deliver capital/refurbishment works and biodiversity enhancements.
• Providing landscape architectural and BNG technical expertise and advice.
• Liaising with stakeholder groups, local Councillors, and community members to develop proposals from inception to delivery.
• Overseeing procurement, contract management, and delivery through in-house teams or external suppliers.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• First degree or professional qualification in building construction, landscape architecture, infrastructure, or amenity horticulture.
• Chartered or Incorporated membership of a relevant professional institution (if applicable) and/or Prince II project management methodology.
• Proven experience managing external landscape projects and/or natural environment projects from inception to completion.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Experience in parks or local authority environments, including biodiversity net gain initiatives.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £25 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.