Job description

The Red Sea Landscape Nursery seeks a highly motivated and experienced Irrigation Manager to lead a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of the nursery’s irrigation network for all plants and trees. The role manages day-to-day nursery operations (scheduling, supervising staff, task quality and timeliness); oversees growing and maintenance of plants; manages irrigation systems to deliver the correct amounts of water and nutrients; ensures facilities and equipment are well-maintained; manages inventory and orders supplies; develops and implements strategies to increase plant production and improve efficiency; operates and maintains Rain Bird Irrigation System IVM/LXD (IQ3 & IQ4); ensures health and safety regulations and all relevant laws and regulations are followed; supervises construction of new irrigation systems and repairs of existing ones; prepares reports, writes memos, and communicates with clients on irrigation project progress; designs irrigation networks and pumping systems including all electrical and mechanical components; monitors water quality entering and leaving the irrigation system to meet health and safety standards; evaluates irrigation system performance to determine repair or replacement needs; analyzes soil conditions and recommends improvements to maximize yield potential; monitors construction project progress for plan adherence; and monitors water levels in reservoirs and other sources to ensure adequate supply during high demand. The position follows relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions; assists in preparing accurate and timely MIS statements and reports; applies safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls; and contributes to continuous improvement aligned to international best practice for business process enhancement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.