Heritage Landscape Manager & BIM Lead

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & retirement plans

Paid time off & holidays

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a capable Landscape Manager to lead horticulture, softscape and landscape establishment for a major development in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes heritage assets and integrating landscape data within the project’s BIM environment.

You will oversee planting plans, nursery stock, irrigation and soil preparation, ensuring work aligns with approved designs, quality standards and contract requirements. A strong GCC/MEA background is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in horticulture, softscape, planting, landscape establishment or landscape maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant health, tree management, soil science, irrigation requirements, nursery stock, pest control, fertilization, pruning and landscape establishment.
• Experience managing horticultural or forestry works on large-scale public realm, parks, infrastructure, mixed-use, urban development or open-space projects.
• Ability to review planting plans, landscape drawings, specifications, method statements, material submittals and inspection requests.

Responsibilities

• Horticulture, Softscape and Landscape Establishment Manage horticultural, softscape, forestry, planting and landscape establishment activities across the project.
• Provide technical oversight on plant selection, tree species, nursery stock, soil preparation, planting methodology, irrigation requirements, fertilization, pruning, pest control and plant health.
• Review planting plans, landscape specifications, method statements, material submittals, inspection requests and contractor technical documentation.
• Monitor site works to ensure planting, tree works, soil works, irrigation interfaces and horticultural activities are delivered in line with approved designs, contract requirements and project quality standards.
• Inspect nursery stock, trees, palms, shrubs, groundcovers, turf and other plant materials to confirm quality, suitability and compliance before installation.
• Support tree management activities, including tree protection, relocation, replacement, establishment and long‑term maintenance planning.

Skills

Horticulture

Softscape

Landscape Establishment

Tree management

Irrigation

Plant health

Soil science

Pest control

Project coordination

Heritage conservation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture/Arboriculture

Tools

BIM

Job description

Parsons is seeking a capable Landscape Manager to lead horticulture, softscape and landscape establishment for a major development in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes heritage assets and integrating landscape data within the project’s BIM environment.

You will oversee planting plans, nursery stock, irrigation and soil preparation, ensuring work aligns with approved designs, quality standards and contract requirements. A strong GCC/MEA background is highly desirable.