Landscaping Manager
2026-07-22T05:46:13+00:00
Tatu City Limited
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FULL_TIME
Tatu City
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Farming & Outdoors, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Business Operations
2026-08-10T17:00:00+00:00
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About the Job
Our client is a leading real estate developer in Kenya, committed to creating sustainable and vibrant communities. They are seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Landscaping Manager to oversee all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance for their projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive landscaping plans and strategies.
- Manage and supervise landscaping crews, ensuring efficient and high-quality work.
- Oversee the selection, procurement, and care of plants, trees, and other landscape materials.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable landscaping practices.
- Develop and manage the landscaping budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.
- Conduct regular site inspections to assess landscape health, identify potential issues, and ensure aesthetic standards are met.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate landscaping into overall project design.
- Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and irrigation systems.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in landscape management.
Requirements
Technical Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related field is required; a master’s degree, postgraduate qualification, or professional certifications in landscaping, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, project management, HSE, ISO management systems or facilities management are desirable.
- Proficiency in ArchGIS, AutoCAD and other landscape design software, MS Project or other similar work management systems and reporting tools.
- Minimum of 10 – 12 years’ progressive experience in large-scale landscaping, estate, public realm, parks, hospitality, commercial or mixed-use development environments, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple supervisors, large workforces, contractors, vendors, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong technical knowledge of soft and hard landscaping, climate-resilient planting, irrigation systems, tree care, pest and disease control, soil health, equipment use, and sustainable upkeep of public realm and estate environments.
- Experience in reviewing landscape design drawings, preparing Bills of Quantities, interpreting design concepts, and coordinating landscape design implementation with urban planning, consultants, contractors and site teams.
Managerial Competencies
- Strategic thinking and ability to translate long-term objectives into practical plans.
- Commercial acumen, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and procurement judgement.
- Leadership, coaching, performance management and employee engagement capability.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Analytical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, risk management and continuous improvement mindset.
- Change management, service excellence, resilience, accountability and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High energy, mature, pragmatic and solutions oriented.
- Visible and hands on leader.
- Results-driven, organised, ethical and committed to safety, sustainability and service quality.
* Develop and implement comprehensive landscaping plans and strategies. * Manage and supervise landscaping crews, ensuring efficient and high-quality work. * Oversee the selection, procurement, and care of plants, trees, and other landscape materials. * Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable landscaping practices. * Develop and manage the landscaping budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation. * Conduct regular site inspections to assess landscape health, identify potential issues, and ensure aesthetic standards are met. * Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate landscaping into overall project design. * Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and irrigation systems. * Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in landscape management.
* Landscape management * Plant science * Soil management * Irrigation systems * Team management * Project management * Leadership * Communication * Problem-solving * AutoCAD (advantage) * Landscaping design software (advantage)
* Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or a related field. * Proven experience in landscape management, with a strong understanding of plant science, soil management, and irrigation systems. * Experience in managing teams and projects. * Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and sustainable practices. * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, landscaping design software) is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Landscaping Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Farming & Outdoors, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Tatu City Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 10 2026
Duty Station:
Tatu City | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Job
Our client is a leading real estate developer in Kenya, committed to creating sustainable and vibrant communities. They are seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Landscaping Manager to oversee all aspects of landscape design, installation, and maintenance for their projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive landscaping plans and strategies.
- Manage and supervise landscaping crews, ensuring efficient and high-quality work.
- Oversee the selection, procurement, and care of plants, trees, and other landscape materials.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable landscaping practices.
- Develop and manage the landscaping budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.
- Conduct regular site inspections to assess landscape health, identify potential issues, and ensure aesthetic standards are met.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate landscaping into overall project design.
- Maintain and repair landscaping equipment and irrigation systems.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in landscape management.
Requirements
Technical Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related field is required; a master’s degree, postgraduate qualification, or professional certifications in landscaping, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, project management, HSE, ISO management systems or facilities management are desirable.
- Proficiency in ArchGIS, AutoCAD and other landscape design software, MS Project or other similar work management systems and reporting tools.
- Minimum of 10 – 12 years’ progressive experience in large-scale landscaping, estate, public realm, parks, hospitality, commercial or mixed-use development environments, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple supervisors, large workforces, contractors, vendors, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong technical knowledge of soft and hard landscaping, climate-resilient planting, irrigation systems, tree care, pest and disease control, soil health, equipment use, and sustainable upkeep of public realm and estate environments.
- Experience in reviewing landscape design drawings, preparing Bills of Quantities, interpreting design concepts, and coordinating landscape design implementation with urban planning, consultants, contractors and site teams.
Managerial Competencies
- Strategic thinking and ability to translate long-term objectives into practical plans.
- Commercial acumen, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and procurement judgement.
- Leadership, coaching, performance management and employee engagement capability.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Analytical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, risk management and continuous improvement mindset.
- Change management, service excellence, resilience, accountability and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High energy, mature, pragmatic and solutions oriented.
- Visible and hands on leader.
- Results-driven, organised, ethical and committed to safety, sustainability and service quality.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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