Landscape Manager

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Manager to lead both our landscape operations and human resource functions. This dual-portfolio role suits a hands-on leader who can balance site-level operational execution with organisational people management, ensuring our teams — including arborists, horticulturists, and construction crews — are well-resourced, compliant, and performing to the highest standards across National Parks Projects, Private residential landed property projects, condominiums, and Commercial projects in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Landscape Operations

•⁠ ⁠Oversee day-to-day execution of landscape maintenance, horticulture, and construction contracts across multiple sites

•⁠ ⁠Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and quality control for term contracts and ad-hoc projects

•⁠ ⁠Liaise with clients, MCSTs, and procurement contacts on service delivery, contract renewals, and issue resolution

•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with ISA Certified Arborists and Certified Practising Horticulturists on technical service delivery

•⁠ ⁠Monitor compliance with safety, PWM (Progressive Wage Model), and industry regulatory requirements

•⁠ ⁠Support tender submissions, proposal development, and contract negotiations

Human Resources

•⁠ ⁠Manage full-cycle HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development

•⁠ ⁠Develop and implement HR policies aligned with Singapore employment law and PWM obligations

•⁠ ⁠Oversee manpower planning and workforce deployment across operational sites

•⁠ ⁠Handle staff communications, grievance resolution, and disciplinary matters

•⁠ ⁠Drive training and certification pathways for field staff (e.g. ISA certification support)

•⁠ ⁠Manage compensation, benefits administration, and staff welfare initiatives

Requirements

•⁠ ⁠Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity

•⁠ ⁠Prior experience in landscape, horticulture, construction, or facilities management industries strongly preferred

•⁠ ⁠Solid working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and PWM framework

•⁠ ⁠Strong stakeholder management skills — comfortable engaging clients, MCST councils, and internal teams

•⁠ ⁠Diploma/Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Horticulture, or related field

•⁠ ⁠Proficient in MS Office; experience with HR systems and contract management tools an advantage.

Bonus / Preferred Certifications

•⁠ ⁠ISA Certified Arborist

•⁠ ⁠Certified Practising Horticulturist (CPH)

•⁠ ⁠WSQ Landscape Industry certifications or equivalent

•⁠ ⁠Bizsafe / Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) certification

•⁠ ⁠First Aid / CPR certification

•⁠ ⁠Any other relevant landscape, horticulture, or safety-related professional certification

What We Offer

•⁠ ⁠Competitive salary commensurate with experience

•⁠ ⁠Opportunity to lead a dual-function role with real operational impact

•⁠ ⁠Exposure to premium residential and commercial portfolios across Singapore

•⁠ ⁠Supportive team environment with certified industry professionals