Landscape Supervisor - Agriculture -1

Apt Resources is searching for an experienced Landscape Supervisor to join our team focusing on Agriculture. In this role, you will oversee the landscape maintenance and development activities within agricultural settings, ensuring vibrant, healthy landscapes that support agricultural productivity.

The successful candidate will lead a team of landscape personnel, coordinate landscaping projects, and collaborate closely with agricultural experts to promote sustainability and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of all landscaped areas to ensure maintenance activities and ongoing projects are progressing as scheduled.
• Monitor fruit trees daily, document their condition, and share video updates in designated communication channels.
• Track all feedback and instructions from Her Highness, ensuring prompt follow-up and implementation.
• Maintain open communication with the Facilities Management (FM) team, addressing any landscape-related issues within their scope.
• Coordinate with external contractors to ensure landscaping works meet palace standards and expectations.
• Oversee the progress of all landscaping activities, ensuring adherence to approved schedules and timelines.
• Verify irrigation schedules and ensure systems are fully operational and supplying sufficient water to all zones.
• Monitor daily progress of landscape projects and update relevant reports accordingly.
• Inspect all irrigation zones regularly to confirm proper functionality and compliance with watering schedules.
• Monitor plant health to ensure optimal water and nutrient delivery.
• Ensure the exclusive use of approved agrochemicals for pest and disease control, maintaining safety and compliance.
• Enforce contractor compliance with palace rules and regulations at all times.
• Monitor and ensure contractors’ adherence to safety protocols during all landscaping and project-related activities.
• Assist contractors in developing landscape designs and proposals, as required.
• Conduct regular quality inspections of landscaping and irrigation work.
• Verify that all materials delivered on-site comply with project specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare snag lists for landscaping and irrigation works, and oversee timely resolution prior to project handover.
• Review and validate as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for landscape and irrigation systems.
• Support the preparation and execution of handover procedures, ensuring all deliverables and requirements are fulfilled.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape supervision, preferably in agricultural settings.
• Strong understanding of plant species, soil management, and irrigation systems.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be locally available in UAE.

Benefits:
The salary is AED5,000- AED 5,500, plus accommodation, food, and other benefits as per UAE labor law.