Careers at Refined
Build a Career in Landscaping with Refined Landscapes
Join a skilled team creating exceptional gardens through design, construction, planting and long-term care.
A skilled and varied industry
Landscaping is a career with craft, purpose and progression
Landscaping brings together design, construction, horticulture, project management, client service and care for the natural environment. It is practical, creative and highly skilled work, with routes into many different specialisms.
At Refined Landscapes, our team works on considered garden design and build projects across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. We look for people who take pride in standards, want to keep learning and care about the quality of the finished garden.
Career pathways
Find your place in a growing landscape team
A career in landscaping can take many different directions. Whether your strengths are creative, practical, technical or horticultural, there are opportunities to build real skill within a team that values quality and progression.
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Garden design jobs
For designers and creative thinkers who understand space, proportion, materials, planting and the way people want to live outside. Rooted in our garden design studio work.
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Landscape construction jobs
For skilled landscapers, site teams and garden build specialists who take pride in structure, detail, finish and the craft of building exceptional gardens.
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Horticulture jobs
For people with knowledge of plants, soil, seasonal care and the living layer of the garden, from planting schemes to long-term maturity.
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Garden maintenance careers
For aftercare and horticultural team members who understand that a completed garden continues to evolve after handover.
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Landscaping apprenticeships
For people at the beginning of their career who want to learn practical skills, understand the industry and build a future in landscaping.
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Project management and client support
For people who bring structure, communication and coordination to complex garden design and build projects.
Why Refined
Why choose Refined?
We are building a team around standards, trust and pride in the finished result.
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Standards you can be proud of
Work on gardens where detail, finish and care matter from first setting out to final handover.
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Skilled, varied work
Be part of projects that bring together garden design, landscape construction, planting, outdoor living and aftercare.
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A team around you
Work alongside designers, project managers, horticultural specialists, construction teams and client support.
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Progression with purpose
Develop your skills within a business that values learning, responsibility and a long-term future in landscaping.
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Projects with meaning
Help create outdoor spaces that improve how people live, relax, gather and connect with their gardens.
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Pride in the finish
Join a team that cares about how a project looks, performs and matures beyond the day it is completed.
From the team
Life at Refined
A personal reflection from one of our team on standards, trust, growth and what it means to work in a business shaped closely by its founder.
BenHead of Operations
“For much of my early life, I was seen as difficult rather than different.”
Read Life at RefinedCurrent opportunities
Current Opportunities
We are always interested in hearing from people who share our standards and want to build a career in high-quality garden design, landscape construction, planting or aftercare.
We do not always have live vacancies listed, but we are still interested in hearing from talented people who could be a strong fit for the team. Send us your details and tell us where you see yourself contributing.
“Our portfolio is a record of the standards we hold ourselves to. Every garden reflects the same intent: calm design, disciplined delivery, and details that still look right years later.”
Jacob Berry, Director
How to apply
A simple route to start the conversation
We want the application process to feel clear and straightforward. The first step is to tell us about your experience, interests and the type of role you are looking for.
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Send us your details
Tell us about your background, the type of work you are interested in and why Refined feels like the right fit.
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Initial conversation
If there is a suitable opportunity, we will arrange a conversation to learn more about your experience, values and ambitions.
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Role discussion
We will talk through the role, expectations, team structure and the kind of projects you may be involved in.
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Next steps
Where there is a strong fit, we will confirm the next stage and what joining the team could look like.
Purpose and standards
What working here is like
We believe landscaping can offer people a meaningful route into skilled, varied and rewarding work. The industry needs designers, craftspeople, horticultural thinkers, project leaders and people who care about doing things properly.
For the right people, a career in landscaping can build more than technical skill. It can build confidence, responsibility, pride and a clearer sense of direction.
What we look for
The right attitude matters
Experience is important, but so is how people approach the work. We value care, reliability, curiosity, pride in the detail and respect for the client, the team and the garden being created.
Careers FAQs
Helpful answers about careers in landscaping and joining our team.
Still have a question?
Speak to the team directly. We are happy to talk through your project before you commit to anything.
What types of careers are available in landscaping?
Careers in landscaping can include garden design, landscape construction, horticulture, planting, aftercare, project management, client support and operations. It is a varied industry with both practical and creative routes.
Do you offer landscaping apprenticeships?
Where suitable opportunities are available, we are open to supporting people who want to learn and develop in the industry. Apprenticeship or early-career routes may depend on current team needs, experience level and role availability.
Do you have garden design jobs?
Garden design roles may become available as the studio grows. These roles usually suit people with a strong eye for space, proportion, materials, planting and the way gardens are used.
Do you have landscape construction jobs?
Landscape construction roles are suited to people with practical site experience, attention to detail and pride in build quality. Work may include ground preparation, paving, walling, levels, drainage, planting preparation and finishing.
Do you have horticulture jobs or garden maintenance careers?
Horticulture and aftercare roles may include planting support, pruning, lawn care, seasonal care, plant health monitoring and helping completed gardens mature after handover.
Do I need experience to apply?
Some roles require specific experience, while others may be suitable for people with the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn. The role description will explain what experience is required.
Where is Refined Landscapes based?
We are based in Hertfordshire and work across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. Role locations may vary depending on the position and project requirements.
Can I send my details even if there are no current vacancies?
Yes. If you feel you could be a strong fit for the team, you can send your details so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities.