Landscape Senior Manager - Development

Hyde Park Developments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all landscape design and construction activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with approved master plans, quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage the end-to-end landscape development process, from concept design through execution, handover, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, engineering, infrastructure, planning, and commercial teams to ensure seamless integration of landscape elements within overall development strategies.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for landscape architecture, ensuring innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions.
• Review and approve landscape designs, technical drawings, material specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor project schedules, progress, and resource allocation, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Oversee budget planning, cost control, procurement coordination, and value engineering initiatives to ensure financial efficiency and project profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental standards, sustainability requirements, and health & safety policies.
• Drive the implementation of sustainable landscape practices, water-efficient solutions, and environmentally responsible design strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop landscape teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and performance updates for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support the development of departmental strategies, standards, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• 12 15+ years of relevant experience in landscape design, development, and project management within large-scale real estate or mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience managing complex landscape projects from design through execution.
• Strong knowledge of landscape architecture principles, construction methodologies, irrigation systems, hardscape/softscape works, and sustainability practices.
• High proficiency in technical landscape drawings, specifications, and design coordination.
• Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in landscape design software and project management tools.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in budgeting, cost control, and contractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong understanding of local regulations, environmental policies, and industry best practices related to landscape development.