Nursery Manager – 30ha Commercial Landscape Nursery

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the operation of a 30‑hectare commercial landscape nursery in Saudi Arabia, specializing in trees, palms, shrubs and ground covers. The role involves overseeing production, quality control, imported tree acclimation and coordination with landscape projects across the GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a 30‑hectare nursery, including trees, palms, shrubs and ground covers.
• Develop and implement propagation, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest control and plant health programs.
• Oversee production of shrubs and ground covers, ensuring consistent quality, growth rates and availability.
• Handle receiving, inspection, acclimation and hardening of imported trees to GCC climatic conditions.
• Maintain high standards of plant presentation, root development and canopy formation.
• Identify and manage tree and shrub species commonly used in GCC landscape projects.
• Monitor and improve soil media, fertilization regimes, irrigation efficiency and environmental controls.
• Prepare production schedules and inventory forecasts based on project demands.
• Manage stock records, 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 sustainable nursery practices, water conservation techniques and efficient resource management.
• Ensure compliance with KSA agricultural, environmental, safety and labor regulations.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of professional nursery management experience.
• At least 5 years of nursery experience within GCC countries.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial production experience for shrubs and ground covers.
• Proven experience handling, establishing and acclimating imported mature trees and specimen plants.
• Extensive knowledge of GCC‑adapted tree, palm, shrub and ground cover species, including growth habits, water and soil requirements, heat and salinity tolerance, pest and disease issues and landscape applications.

Required skills

• Plant identification (GCC species).
• Propagation techniques.
• Irrigation system management.
• Fertilization planning.
• Pest and disease management.
• Hardening and acclimation procedures.
• Inventory and traceability systems.
• Sustainable water conservation practices.