Garden Designer – Creative Gardens and Driveways Ltd (Cheshire)
Location: Primarily home-based, with site visits across Cheshire
Employment Type: Full time – (possibility to work 4 days per week)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Apply with CV and portfolio to: [email protected]
Creative Gardens and Driveways are looking for an experienced Garden Designer to join our dynamic and friendly team based in Cheshire. This unique role offers the best of both worlds – the stability and support of being part of an established company, combined with the freedom and flexibility typically associated with self-employment.
Role Overview
- Location: Home-based with regular site visits across the Cheshire.
- Schedule: Commitment to minimum 4 days per week
- Type: Long-term, year-round role
- Workspace: Must have a dedicated home office with space for an A1 printer (printer supplied).
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with clients to understand their vision and define clear design briefs
- Create both inspiring concept designs and detailed technical plans
- Produce schedules of work, planting plans and Bills of Materials
- Undertake site surveys and assessments
- Collaborate with the Managing Director and Operations Director to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in high-end domestic garden design and landscaping
- Strong CAD skills (ideally Vectorworks)
- Solid horticultural knowledge and planting design experience
- Understanding of construction detailing and landscape materials
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
- Join a respected, award-winning team with a focus on quality and creativity
- Flexible working hours with the security of a salaried position
- Career progression and ownership of exciting design projects
- Professional mentoring to support you in gaining Society of Garden Designers (SGD) accreditation
- Build meaningful client relationships and design exceptional outdoor spaces
About Us & Benefits
Creative Gardens and Driveways Ltd is a well-established, design-led landscaping company delivering fully project-managed garden transformations across Cheshire. As a BALI approved contractor, we work in some of the most prestigious areas including Hale, Knutsford, Bramhall, Wilmslow and Prestbury.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Professional support towards SGD accreditation
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a dedicated home office with sufficient space to work efficiently on a full-time basis.
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport (Greater Manchester)
