Manager - Landscape Architect

Date: 25 Aug 2026

Location: Delhi, IN

Company: GMR Group

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager-Landscape is responsible for maintenance of greenery at Passenger Terminal Building for enhancement of ambience and environment which contributes to better passenger experience at IGIA. The role ensures the effective implementation of maintenance plans and compliance with safety and environmental standards while driving continuous improvement in landscape practices and resource optimization.

ORGANISATION CHART

                                                                         

                     CPEO
     Head-Landscape & Horticulture
             Manager-Landscape  

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Landscape & Horticulture Management

  • Plan and execute high-quality landscape maintenance inside and around the Passenger Terminal buildings and auxiliary building across the Airport premises.
  • Monitor scheduled horticulture practices for indoor plantation including replacement of deteriorated indoor potted plants
  • Season-wise aesthetic display and maintenance of seasonal flower potted plants at strategic locations and creation of theme-based garden at Terminal buildings during various festivals.
  • Drive innovation and creativity in landscape works by adopting new technologies, sustainable practices, and modern design solution to enhance the quality, efficiency  and visual appeal.

Project Management

  • Assist in planning, design, and execution landscape enhancement projects.
  • Support with finalizing budget, BOQs, scope of work, and prepare reports for approval from senior management.
  • Monitor project quality, address deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions.

AOP Development & Cost Management

  • Support in preparing the AOP considering the equipment and maintenance needs and anticipated improvement projects.
  • Review maintenance expenditure and identify areas for cost-saving.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Compliance & Reporting

               # Monitor adherence to environmental and safety regulations in landscape maintenance.

               # Prepare monthly MIS reports on landscape maintenance and new projects.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

  • External vendors
  • CISF
  • IARI and other agriculture research institute

 

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

  • Airport operation, Estate Management, Passenger Experience
  • P&C, F&A, HR, S&V, Central Store, Commercial-Non aero
  • Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, FMS,IT
  • CPEO, Sector Head-Landscape

 

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

  • Rs 910 Lakh annual budget (Opex) .
  • Rs 70 Lakh value new capex planned in FY 2026-27

 

OTHER DIMENSIONS

  • A team of 108 members (including gardeners, supervisor and Horticulturist) 
  • 1.5 lakh potted plants are being maintained/nurtured

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture/ Landscape Architecture required. A Master’s degree in Horticulture / Floriculture/Landscape Architecture will be considered an advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum 10 years of experience in landscape development and maintenance work including nursery & indoor plants management with at least 5 years’ field experience of large-scale landscape project.

COMPETENCIES

  • HSE Systems Implementation (Proficient)
  • Regulatory and Legal Compliances (Practitioner)
  • Internal Process/SAP Knowledge (Proficient)
  • Project Planning and Execution (Proficient)
  • Cost Management and Optimization (Practitioner)
  • Asset Life Cycle Management and Serviceability (Proficient)
  • Landscape/Horticulture and Advanced Irrigation systems (Proficient)
  • Process Optimization (Practitioner)
  • Social Awareness
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Planning & Decision Making
  • Capability Building
  • Strategic Orientation
  • Stakeholder Focus
  • Networking
  • Execution & Results
  • Teamwork & Interpersonal influence