Agricultural Engineer

Our client is seeking to appoint an Agriculture Engineer / Landscape Specialist to join their estates management team.

A highly respected organisation delivering facilities and landscape management services across luxury and high profile sites. The company is committed to maintaining exceptional environmental and aesthetic standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Palace Manager, the Agriculture Engineer / Landscape Specialist will oversee all landscaping operations delivered by third party suppliers. The role ensures the highest quality maintenance of softscape and hardscape elements, efficient irrigation system performance, and full compliance with contractual and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise landscaping service providers across all sites
• Inspect softscape and hardscape areas to ensure optimum condition
• Verify maintenance activities such as pruning, fertilisation, pest control, and irrigation
• Inspect and assess irrigation system performance
• Review maintenance schedules, planting plans, and manpower allocation
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and scope of work
• Monitor water usage and sustainability practices
• Review reports and performance documents from service providers
• Issue inspection reports and track corrective actions
• Coordinate with operations teams and client representatives
• Support audit preparation and improvement proposals
• Ensure all landscaping activity meets HSE requirements

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have experience in landscaping engineering or agricultural management and demonstrate:

• Strong technical understanding of softscape, hardscape, and irrigation systems
• Experience supervising landscaping contractors in large or prestigious facilities
• Strong observation, communication, and reporting capabilities

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits including bonus, pension, and hybrid working where appropriate.

Location & Working Pattern

Based across landscaped estates with regular site inspections.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please email your CV to .