Landscape Planning & Design Manager Opportunity
We are seeking a high-calibre Landscape Planning & Design Manager to oversee the delivery of landscape planning and management across our portfolio of development sites.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our landscape & urban design department and site teams to ensure high standards of landscape planning and placemaking.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor, track, and report on landscape projects at various stages, including planning, biodiversity net gain, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.
* Support design development and placemaking for key developments.
* Contribute to the delivery and implementation of our biodiversity strategy through biodiversity net gain principles across all sites.
* Tender for and appoint contractors for landscape works.
* Supervise the implementation of landscape works on multiple development sites.
* Oversee handover and take-in-charge of completed schemes to management companies and local authorities.
* Supervise ongoing landscape maintenance of completed schemes under our management.
* Support customer care in addressing landscape-related queries.
* Maintain inspection records and manage fallow sites within our land bank.
* Lead and support landscape innovation projects.
The Candidate:
* Level 8 qualification in Landscape Architecture.
* Minimum 4+ years of professional experience.
* Experience overseeing large-scale residential landscape projects from concept to planning approval.
* Experience managing construction and handover stages of large-scale residential landscapes.
* Strong focus on placemaking and creating a sense of community.
* Contract management experience for landscape works.
* Knowledge of soft and hard landscape materials.
* Commercial understanding of the landscape industry and procurement processes.
* Knowledge of site operations and liaising with local authorities.
* Full clean driver's license and willingness to travel between sites.
About Cairn Homes
We value and appreciate our employees. Our remuneration packages include competitive salary, performance-related bonus, pension scheme, health insurance, and annual reviews.
Our benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Pension scheme with matching contributions
* Health insurance
* Annual salary reviews
* Cairn leave days
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Tax saver schemes
* Culture Committee
* Talent Development Programmes
* Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
Cairn's purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive. We focus on why we build—creating communities of connection and belonging for Ireland, reshaping our place in the world, and building for people, progress, and potential.