Discipline Lead - Horticulturist

Faithful+Gould Saudi Arabia Limited; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Horticultural Manager to oversee planning, establishment and maintenance of landscapes, trees and green infrastructure on a major project. You will coordinate with landscape architects, contractors and project teams, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and client designs, while driving sustainable planting programs.

This role emphasizes long-term plant health, quality assurance, and effective communication with stakeholders to deliver a

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in a similar domain within KSA.
• Strong knowledge of plant science, soil management, irrigation, and local flora.
• Understanding of landscape construction and maintenance practices.
• Ability to interpret landscape drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and designed cultivation, establishment, and maintenance of plants, trees, shrubs, and ground cover by the Contractor with SSC support.
• Monitor plant health and implement watering, fertilizing, pruning, and maintenance programs.
• Evaluate planting methods and technologies to ensure methodology adherence.
• Coordinate irrigation design requirements and ensure efficient water management.
• Review landscape drawings/specifications and coordinate with project managers, landscape architects, and contractors.

Skills

15 years experience

Horticulture degree

Plant science

Irrigation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Landscape interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Horticulture

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.

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

• 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.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular 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. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.