Senior Garden Designer & Project Manager
Willow Alexander Gardeners (House of Willow Alexander Group)
Location: London & South East – Sidcup (site-based)
Type: Full-time
The Role
We are looking for a design-led operator — someone who can take full ownership of landscaping projects and turn ideas into beautifully executed gardens.
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role. You will lead projects from initial client conversation through to final build, managing everything in between — design development, technical planning, landscapers on site, and client relationships.
You will become the central point of control across multiple projects, ensuring that what is designed is delivered properly, efficiently, and to a high standard.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Design & Client Handling
- Lead client consultations and site visits
- Develop garden concepts, layouts, and planting schemes
- Present designs clearly and confidently to clients
- Guide clients through the full journey from idea to completion
Project Management & Delivery
- Take ownership of landscaping projects from start to finish
- Manage landscapers and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis
- Coordinate materials, schedules, and logistics
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Maintain quality control across all stages of the build
Technical Oversight
- Produce or oversee technical drawings and specifications
- Understand levels, drainage, hard landscaping, and build detail
- Bridge the gap between design intent and on-site execution
- Troubleshoot issues quickly and decisively
Commercial Awareness
- Support quoting, pricing, and cost control
- Manage project budgets and protect margins
- Identify efficiencies in how projects are delivered
Who We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in garden design and landscaping project management
- Ideally has run their own business or operated independently
- Strong understanding of both design and build processes
- Confident managing teams and leading on site
- Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Good commercial awareness — understands cost, margin, and delivery
- Full UK driving licence required
About Willow Alexander Gardeners
Willow Alexander Gardeners is a design studio that offers full design and build as well as bespoke maintenance and care services. Willow Alexander is part of the House of Willow Alexander.
The House of Willow Alexander is the parent institution that sits above our service brands, including Willow Alexander Gardeners.
Where those businesses deliver services directly to customers, The House defines the broader ecosystem — setting standards, shaping the customer experience, and integrating services, products, and partners through our technology platform, HoWA.
This allows us to move beyond individual jobs and towards a more intelligent, connected model of home stewardship — where every action contributes to a long-term understanding of the home.
Why Join
- Consistent pipeline of paid, high-quality projects
- Opportunity to step out of solo working into a structured, growing business
- Real ownership over projects — not just design, but delivery
- Support from a wider team across operations, sales, and brand
- Competitive salary + performance incentives
To Apply
Please apply with:
- Portfolio (design + completed builds)
- Short summary of your experience
- Examples of projects you’ve personally managed
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