Senior Landscape Builder / Project Manager

Join SGLA as a Senior Landscape Builder / Project Manager. Hands-on leadership, exciting projects, great team culture, and room to grow.

https://www.sgla.co.nz/

• Lead the delivery of complex landscape construction projects, including high-end residential and commercial builds.
• Be hands-on: on the tools while leading the site and team.
• Manage project programmes, sequencing of works, and site coordination to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Oversee the construction of hardscape features such as retaining walls, concrete works, decks, pergolas, pools, and bespoke detailing, alongside planting and softscape works.
• Read, interpret, and implement detailed landscape and architectural plans with a high level of accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor junior landscapers and subcontractors, maintaining quality control across all stages of the build.
• Ensure all materials, machinery, and subcontractors are coordinated for seamless project delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, designers, and the wider SGLA team, providing updates and resolving issues as they arise.
• Uphold health and safety standards on site, taking responsibility for safe work practices and compliance.

• Minimum of 5+ years’ proven experience in landscape construction, including managing teams and projects.
• Strong skills in site preparation, construction set-out, carpentry, concreting, stonework, hardscape and softscape.
• Proven ability to lead a site from start to finish with a focus on quality craftsmanship and efficient delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to work closely with directors, designers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Confident problem-solver; able to make decisions on site.
• Full, clean driver’s licence essential; ability to tow trailers and operate machinery an advantage.
• NZ residency or eligibility to work in New Zealand.

• A supportive, close-knit team environment where the senior builder/project manager works directly with the directors and designers.
• Strong company culture with long-standing team members and stable roles.
• Room for growth: as the company continues to take on more ambitious projects, opportunities to increase leadership and scope.
• Vehicle and petrol supplied as part of the package.
• Mid-sized company scale: more visibility, more say in how things are done, and a chance to see the real impact of your work.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to balance being hands-on with leadership, with room to grow and make a real difference in our projects.