Lead - Horticulture

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Airports Holding Limited: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

Job Purpose: Lead - Horticulture is responsible for the overall management, development and maintenance of the airport's horticultural landscape. This role encompasses support in strategic planning, team leadership, plant care, landscape design, resource management, and quality assurance to create and maintain a visually appealing and environmentally sustainable airport environment.

Responsibilities

Landscape Design and Implementation:

Lead and manage all landscape development works, ensuring seamless transitions from development to maintenance stages.

Coordinate with contractors to ensure that horticultural projects are executed as per the developed designs and within set timelines.

Monitor and evaluate contractor performance, conducting technical evaluations of bidding contractors.

Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and tender documents for landscape projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.

Horticultural Operations & Maintenance:

Oversee the development and maintenance of green spaces, including airside, landside, and public areas, ensuring timely execution of scheduled tasks.

Monitor the health and aesthetic quality of plants, turf, trees, and shrubs through regular inspections and coordinate corrective measures.

Implement best practices in pest management, irrigation, pruning, and seasonal care to ensure the landscape thrives under changing conditions.

Budget Control & Resource Management:

Prepare the annual budget for horticultural operations, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources within approved limits.

Manage inventory control of horticulture materials such as fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation equipment to avoid wastage or shortages.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure that all horticultural works include high-quality softscape and hardscape elements, alongside automated irrigation systems.

Conduct regular quality checks and monitoring of landscape works to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Vendor Management:

Develop detailed tender documents, including BOQs, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria, to attract and assess competent contractors.

Conduct regular inspections, audits, and reviews to track vendor compliance with schedules, quality, and airport regulations.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams, to ensure alignment on landscape initiatives.

Maintain effective communication with external contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations.

Reporting and Compliance:

Maintain detailed records of landscape activities, project progress, and compliance with environmental regulations.

Prepare regular reports for the Head of Horticulture, highlighting project outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

Team Leadership and Development:

Leads and supervises the landscape development and horticulture team, providing guidance and support & sets performance expectations and conducts performance reviews.

Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Head - Horticulture

Finance Department

Facility Management Team

Environment & Sustainability Team

Procurement Team

Maintenance Team

Security Team

Operations Team

IT Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

Landscape Architects and Designers

Horticulture Contractors/Vendors

Regulatory Bodies (e.g., DGCA, PESO)

Plant Nurseries and Suppliers

Pest Control Vendors

Fertilizer Suppliers

Government Horticulture Departments

Environmental Agencies

Waste Management Companies

Community Groups

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.

Work Experience:

10+ years of experience in horticulture or landscape management, preferably leading the landscape development/maintenance works in large Infrastructure projects like Airport/Hotel/Commercial buildings