Careers

Would you like to work with Ireland’s leading landscape contractor?

As a successful nationwide business, O’Brien Landscaping is always looking for talented, experienced, professional, and hard-working individuals to join the team. We have been delivering world-class landscapes for well over half a century and it says a lot about our staff ethos some members of our team have been with us for over 40 years.

We have career opportunities in landscape construction, horticulture, maintenance,  machine operation, supervision, project management sports and drainage management, and office administration.

Supporting innovation

Do you have an idea for a landscape business or job that doesn’t exist yet? If so, please get in touch. We are actively interested in supporting entrepreneurs in the landscape sector to generate, create, and realize their vision and ambitions. If you feel we can help you, please get in touch with Gill via email  or call our office today on 01 8404580

Assisting businesses 

Do you operate a landscape business in the Dublin area and are seeking to develop, grow and expand into new areas? We offer a range of support services from one to one advice to the opportunity to work directly with us on both construction and maintenance.  Get in touch today and see how we can help you. Email  Gill or call our office today on 01 8404580

For graduates and those already working in the sector? 

Are you already working in the landscape sector, or have recently graduated and seeking to develop your career? If so, get in touch for an informal chat to see how we can help you. We have a career development programme in place which will provide you with a solid path forward, regardless of your experience.

Returning home

Have you been working abroad in the landscape sector and seeking to return to Ireland and build a career? If so, we’d like to help. Feel free to reach out to any of the senior management team for an informal chat at any time. We’re happy to help.

The type of work we do

You find a selection of recent projects here

Current Positions

You will find our current vacancies listed on Indeed here.

We are seeking a number of professionals with experience and interest in sports turf design, construction and management. If you would like to learn more please email Gill, or call her at the office on 01 8404580.

Career opportunities

We offer career development opportunities in the following areas

  • Hard and soft landscape construction
  • Project management
  • Quantity surveying
  • Sports construction
  • Sport maintenance and management
  • Urban horticulture (installation and maintenance)
  • Landscape establishment and maintenance
  • Machine operation
  • Tractor driving

Placement opportunities

We offer a range of landscape placement opportunities for students across the world, including

  • Landscape construction
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Sports construction
  • Sport maintenance and management
  • Urban horticulture (installation and maintenance)
  • Machine operation (where licensed)

If you are interested in a placement, please complete this form and we’ll get back to you.

Training and skills courses available to employees

  • National apprenticeship programme  
  • Project supervision, foreperson and management.
  • Landscape establishment management.
  • Machines: Excavators, diggers, dumpers, telescopic handlers, fork lift, ride on mowers, MEWPs, vehicle mounted cranes.
  • First aid: basic and responder.
  • General: Chemical application, abrasive wheels, safety management, slinger and signaller, working at heights, safe pass, manual handling, cross cutting.

Didn’t find the right position for you?

No worries. If you’ve got the right attitude, a good work ethic and are interested in developing a career in landscape construction and maintenance, send an email to Gill and we’ll see what we can do for you.

Our Culture

We are a family business at heart. We support and take care of each other as a family and seek to provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and training.

When times are tough, we are there for one another and when they’re good we share the joy. Together we achieve amazing things.

Our Work

Our portfolio speaks for itself. Encompassing the largest and most complex landscape environments, our portfolio includes streetscapes, parks, residential developments, business parks, health and educational campuses, sports grounds, hotels, office complexes, roof gardens, green walls, and ecologically sensitive landscapes. Historically significant projects include EastPoint Business Park and Central Park. Recent works include ESB Head Quarters, Central Plaza, Dublin Landings, Capital Dock, and Wilton Park.

Our Clients

Our clients include global corporations, real estate development companies, construction companies, County Councils, private companies, universities, and health care providers.

Our commitment to our clients

We exceed expectations and we do so with honesty and integrity.

You can view a selection of recent works here.