Estate Gardener

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London – High-End Residential Estate with Podium Gardens

Estate Gardener role overview - what does a Estate Gardener do?

RISSS is recruiting an experienced Estate Gardener to manage seven podium gardens across three buildings and surrounding estate grounds in a prestigious London residential development.

The Estate Gardener takes ownership of the estate’s appearance and planting schemes, ensuring seasonal variation in the shrub and perennial planting for visual amenity and wildlife, supported by a small team of estate caretakers for light duties such as watering, clipping removal, and leave cover.

This is a hands-on, design-focused role with significant responsibility for the look, feel, and horticultural health of the estate.

In the first year, the Estate Gardener leads an improvement scheme for hedges, plant beds, and planters to establish a consistent, high standard across the gardens.

The role offers meaningful work year-round, including winter pruning, soil improvement, tool servicing, green waste management, and planning of spring/summer planting schemes.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in estate or high-end horticultural gardening
• RHS Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture (desirable)
• Membership of the Professional Gardeners’ Guild and/or RHS (desirable).
• Experience working with podium or roof gardens (desirable).
• PA1/PA6 spraying licence desirable
• Demonstrable experience in garden design, seasonal planting, and display management
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple garden areas
• Strong communication skills to liaise with caretakers, contractors, and residents
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation and horticultural quality
• Driving licence desirable (for travel between sites and materials delivery)

Terms & Benefits

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, year-round
• Salary: £42,000–£50,000 per annum (DOE)
• Employer NI and pension contributions included
• Support from caretakers for routine tasks and leave cover
• Tools and equipment provided (including mower, PPE, and training)
• Materials and consumables budgeted annually (£7,000 Year 1 for restoration; £5,000 ongoing)
• Opportunity to lead the design and presentation of a prestigious estate

Why Join Us?

• Take ownership of seven podium gardens across three buildings
• Lead restoration, seasonal planting, and ongoing horticultural improvements
• Work in a supported environment with caretakers and structured KPIs
• Directly influence resident satisfaction and estate presentation
• Enjoy a full-year, design-focused role with meaningful tasks even in winter

What do I need to do to become an Estate Gardener - candidate requirements

Routine Grounds & Garden Maintenance

• Lawns: mowing, feeding, edging (March–November)
• Beds and planters: seasonal planting, mulching, fertilising
• Shrubs and hedges: pruning, shaping, pest/disease management
• Weed control (licensed spraying)
• Litter collection, tidying, watering plans

Design & Improvement

• Ownership of planting schemes and seasonal displays
• Lead restoration of hedges, beds, and planters in Year 1
• Recommend horticultural improvements and sustainable planting
• Maintain high visual standards across the estate

Team & Contractor Coordination

• Supervise caretakers assisting with routine duties and leave cover
• Liaise with external contractors for tree works (>3m), major landscaping, or storm damage

Compliance & Reporting

• Follow COSHH, RAMS, and other health & safety requirements
• Maintain waste transfer documentation for green waste
• Monthly reporting on works, including photographs and resident feedback

What are the skills and experience you need to be a Estate Gardener

Salary Range for our Estate Gardener located in Wimbledon

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