Discipline Lead - Horticulturist

Candu Energy; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Horticultural Manager to oversee landscapes, plants and green infrastructure on a major project. You will ensure horticultural activities meet client specifications, environmental standards and quality requirements while coordinating with landscape architects, contractors and project teams.

The role focuses on planting, maintenance, soil and irrigation management, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in horticulture/landscape management in KSA.
• Strong knowledge of plant science, soil management, irrigation, and local flora.
• Ability to interpret landscape drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planting, establishment and maintenance of plants, trees and ground cover.
• Monitor plant health and implement watering, fertilizing, pruning and maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and environmental standards.
• Evaluate planting methods and technologies for adherence to methodology.
• Coordinate irrigation design and water management.
• Review landscape drawings and coordinate with PMs, landscape architects and contractors.
• Manage site inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
• Promote sustainable landscaping and environmental stewardship.
• Support stakeholder education on plant health and landscape management.

Skills

Plant science

Irrigation systems

Soil management

Landscape drawings interpretation

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Health, safety, environmental

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture/related field

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Horticultural Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, establishment, maintenance, and long‑term health of landscapes, plants, trees, and green infrastructure within a project. The role ensures that all horticultural activities are delivered in accordance with client specifications, landscape designs, environmental standards, and quality requirements while coordinating with landscape architects, contractors, and project teams.

Your role

Plant Management

Oversee the planned and designed cultivation, establishment, and maintenance of plants, trees, shrubs, and ground cover by the Contractor supported by the SSC.

Monitor plant health and implement appropriate watering, fertilizing, pruning, and maintenance programs.

Ensure compliance with project specifications and horticultural standards provided by the Client and his Landscape designer.

Research and Development

Evaluate and monitor planting methods and technologies undertaken by the Contractor and with the aid of the SSC ensure methodology is adhered to.

Soil and Irrigation Management

In conjunction with the Landscape designer and SSC assess soil conditions through testing and analysis.

Coordinate irrigation design requirements and ensure efficient water management practices mete the Clients design needs.

Landscaping and Project Coordination

Review LDC landscape drawings and specifications.

Coordinate with project managers, landscape architects, contractors.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Manage and Conduct SSC, site inspections to ensure horticultural work meets quality standards.

Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to project specifications.

In conjunction with the SSC prepare reports on planting progress, plant health, and maintenance activities.

Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

Promote sustainable landscaping and gardening practices.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.

Public Education and Stakeholder Engagement

Support awareness initiatives related to plant health and landscape management.

Communicate horticultural recommendations to clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

About you

Required Skills and Competencies

15 years of experience in a similar domain within KSA.

Holding a bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape or related discipline.

Strong knowledge of plant science, soil management, irrigation, and local flora.

Understanding of landscape construction and maintenance practices.

Project coordination and planning skills.

Ability to interpret landscape drawings and specifications.

Problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Deliverables

Healthy and sustainable landscapes.

Successful plant establishment and maintenance.

Effective pest and disease control programs.

Compliance with project quality, environmental, and client requirements.

Timely completion of horticultural project activities.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

Diversity statement

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.