Responsibilities
Landscape Design and Implementation:
Lead and manage all landscape development works, ensuring seamless transitions from development to maintenance stages.Coordinate with contractors to ensure that horticultural projects are executed as per the developed designs and within set timelines.Monitor and evaluate contractor performance, conducting technical evaluations of bidding contractors.Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and tender documents for landscape projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.Horticultural Operations & Maintenance
Oversee the development and maintenance of green spaces, including airside, landside, and public areas, ensuring timely execution of scheduled tasks.Monitor the health and aesthetic quality of plants, turf, trees, and shrubs through regular inspections and coordinate corrective measures.Implement best practices in pest management, irrigation, pruning, and seasonal care to ensure the landscape thrives under changing conditions.Budget Control & Resource Management
Prepare the annual budget for horticultural operations, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources within approved limits.Manage inventory control of horticulture materials such as fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation equipment to avoid wastage or shortagesQuality Assurance
Ensure that all horticultural works include high-quality softscape and hardscape elements, alongside automated irrigation systems.Conduct regular quality checks and monitoring of landscape works to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.Vendor Management
Develop detailed tender documents, including BOQs, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria, to attract and assess competent contractors.Conduct regular inspections, audits, and reviews to track vendor compliance with schedules, quality, and airport regulations.Stakeholder Coordination
Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams, to ensure alignment on landscape initiatives.Maintain effective communication with external contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations.Reporting And Compliance
Maintain detailed records of landscape activities, project progress, and compliance with environmental regulations.Prepare regular reports for the Head of Horticulture, highlighting project outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.Team Leadership And Development
Leads and supervises the landscape development and horticulture team, providing guidance and support & sets performance expectations and conducts performance reviews.Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.Key Stakeholders - Internal
Head - HorticultureFinance DepartmentFacility Management TeamEnvironment & Sustainability TeamProcurement TeamMaintenance TeamSecurity TeamOperations TeamIT TeamKey Stakeholders - External
Landscape Architects and DesignersHorticulture Contractors/VendorsRegulatory Bodies (e.g., DGCA, PESO)Plant Nurseries and SuppliersPest Control VendorsFertilizer SuppliersGovernment Horticulture DepartmentsEnvironmental AgenciesWaste Management CompaniesCommunity GroupsQualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or a related field.Master’s degree is preferred.Work Experience
12+ years of experience in horticulture or landscape management, preferably leading the landscape development/maintenance works in large Infrastructure projects like Airport/Hotel/Commercial buildings
