Landscape Maintenance Manager

apartmentPETER O'BRIEN & SONS (LANDSCAPING) LIMITED placeDublin calendar_month 

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Job Description
  1. 4393501281738;-6.18092584609985;Streamstown Lane , Malahide , Co. Dublin , K36 DW68

Company Overview

O’Brien Landscaping is Ireland’s leading landscape construction and maintenance company, with over 60 years of experience delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable landscape solutions to commercial, public realm, and residential clients.

Our maintenance division plays a critical role in protecting the integrity, functionality, and aesthetic quality of the landscapes we create.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Landscape Maintenance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our maintenance division. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of supervisors and operatives, managing client relationships, ensuring project quality, and driving operational efficiency.

This is a key leadership role that supports the growth of our maintenance services and upholds our commitment to excellence.

Position location

The position will be split between our offices in Swords and across our sites in the greater Dublin area.

Who will this interest?
This position will suit an existing landscape professional with management experience in this or a closely related role. They may be working in Ireland or seeking to return to Ireland. They will be seeking a long-term, career focused position in a stable and supportive company.

The position is in Dublin so living in the area is vital.

Confidentiality

All contact and communication is kept strictly confidential.

Key Responsibilities
Team and Operations Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage maintenance crews and supervisors across multiple sites.
  • Develop weekly and seasonal work programmes based on client specifications, site conditions, and company standards.
  • Conduct regular site audits to ensure works meet quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
  • Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination of staff and subcontractors.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the main point of contact for company clients; manage expectations and build strong professional relationships.
  • Conduct site meetings and prepare written reports or service updates as required.
  • Prepare and manage maintenance contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).
Business and Financial Management
  • Monitor budgets, costs, and resource use to ensure profitability.
  • Work with the estimating and accounts teams to prepare maintenance quotations and variations.
  • Identify opportunities for upselling, contract renewals, and business development within existing client accounts.
Quality, Compliance and Sustainability
  • Ensure all work adheres to company standards and industry best practices
  • Oversee compliance with Irish health and safety regulations including risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
  • Implement sustainable landscape maintenance practices (e.g., integrated weed management, pollinator-friendly regimes).
Reporting and Administration
  • Work with the administration team to maintain accurate records.
  • Sector:
Career Level
  • Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential
  • Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 5
  • Minimum Qualification:Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)
  • Driving Licence: Full C
  • Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)
  • Proximity to Vacancy: 20 Kilometres
Desirable
  • Ability Skills:Administration, Communications, Computer Literacy, Customer Service
  • Competency Skills:Decision Making, Leadership, Management, Problem Solving
  • Specialising In:landscape maintenance manageme, t
  • Proximity to Vacancy:20 Kilometres
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