Production Engineer

Role Purpose

A qualified and experienced Plant Nursery Production Engineer to manage and oversee nursery operations, including plant propagation, cultivation, and dispatch. The role involves ensuring high-quality plant production, optimizing resources, and supporting landscape project requirements in line with company standards and project timelines.

• Develop and implement nursery production plans based on project requirements
  Forecast plant quantities, growth cycles, and delivery schedules
  Coordinate with landscape and project teams for demand planning
• Supervise propagation activities (seeds, cuttings, grafting, etc.)
  Ensure proper soil mix preparation, potting, and transplanting
  Monitor plant growth, health, and development stages
• Manage irrigation systems (manual and automated)
  Prepare and control fertigation schedules
  Ensure efficient water use in line with sustainability practices
• Oversee daily nursery activities and workforce management
  Ensure availability of materials (soil, pots, fertilizers, pesticides)
  Maintain nursery layout and organization
• Ensure all plants meet required quality standards (size, health, specifications)
  Monitor and control pests and diseases using best practices (IPM)
  Maintain records of plant health and treatments
• Coordinate plant dispatch as per project timelines
  Ensure proper handling, labeling, and transportation of plants
  Liaise with site teams for smooth delivery and installation
• Monitor production costs and resource utilization
  Prepare regular reports on production status, losses, and efficiency
  Recommend improvements for cost optimization
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and environmental standards
  Promote use of native and climate-suitable plant species
  Implement sustainable nursery practices
• Coordinate with suppliers, consultants, and internal teams
  Support client visits for plant selection and tagging
  Assist procurement team with technical specifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in nursery production or landscape projects (UAE/GCC experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of plant species suitable for arid climates
Experience in irrigation and fertigation systems