About the Role
Greendunes Landscapes is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee operations at a 30-hectare commercial landscape nursery located in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This senior management position reports directly to the Managing Director and is responsible for all aspects of plant production, maintenance, and development, with a focus on trees, shrubs, and ground covers suitable for GCC environmental conditions. The role is instrumental in ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality landscape materials for various projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of a 30-hectare nursery, including the production of trees, palms, shrubs, and ground cover.
- Develop and implement programs for propagation, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest control, and plant health.
- Oversee the production of shrubs and ground covers, ensuring quality, growth rates, and availability for project requirements.
- Manage the process of receiving, inspecting, handling, and acclimating imported trees to GCC climatic conditions.
- Implement hardening programs for imported and locally produced plants to ensure successful establishment.
- Maintain high standards of plant presentation, root development, canopy formation, and overall nursery quality.
- Identify and manage a diverse range of tree and shrub species used in GCC landscape projects.
- Monitor and improve nursery soil media, fertilization, irrigation efficiency, and environmental control systems.
- Prepare detailed production schedules and accurate inventory forecasts based on project demands.
- Maintain nursery stock records, including plant labeling, traceability, and reporting systems.
- Supervise, train, and motivate nursery supervisors, technicians, and labor teams.
- Coordinate with landscape construction, procurement, and design teams regarding plant availability and specifications.
- Implement and promote sustainable nursery practices, including water conservation and resource management.
- Ensure compliance with KSA agricultural, environmental, safety, and labor regulations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in nursery management.
- Minimum of 5 years of nursery experience within GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Oman).
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in the commercial production of shrubs and ground covers.
- Strong experience in handling, establishment, and acclimation of imported mature trees and specimen plants.
- Extensive knowledge of trees, palms, shrubs, and ground covers commonly used in GCC landscaping, including their growth habits, environmental tolerances, and landscape applications.
- Eligibility to obtain a work visa and legally work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
- A Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong plant identification skills with practical knowledge of GCC-adapted species.
- Expertise in nursery irrigation systems, fertilization programs, pruning techniques, and integrated pest management (IPM).
- Ability to diagnose plant stress, deficiencies, diseases, and environmental problems.
- Proven experience in managing large, multicultural nursery teams.
- Excellent planning, organization, reporting, and inventory management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with nursery management systems is preferred.
- Strong leadership and effective communication abilities.
- Bilingual proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic.
Work Context
This is a full-time, senior management position based in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a strategic approach to nursery management and team leadership. Preferred experience includes the management of large-scale nurseries supplying luxury landscape developments, public realm projects, municipalities, resorts, or mega-projects within the GCC region.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to: a@********************** and i@*****************.
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