Landscape Supervisor

Job purpose

Site operations and landscape scope

• Supervise daily site work and allocate crew tasks across soft landscaping, hard landscaping, irrigation, lighting, water features, and artificial turf.
• Oversee planting materials and plant care; pathways, patios, planters, and other hardscape features; and garden structures and lighting.
• Inspect irrigation systems, manage schedules, identify leaks, and coordinate repairs.
• Conduct daily rounds to confirm preventive and reactive maintenance is completed within the agreed scope.

Quality and provider management

• Inspect landscape conditions and plants for pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, and other biological issues; apply or coordinate agreed controls.
• Check delivered and installed materials against approved submittals, report non-conformities, raise deficiency notices, and support quality reports.
• Verify provider compliance with contracts, specifications, and manpower, material, and equipment commitments; follow corrective actions to closure.
• Verify completed work and support invoice certification against agreed rates and performance requirements.

Client service, reporting, and projects

• Attend contractor meetings, follow up client complaints, and report site issues to the Landscape Engineer and Facilities Manager.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress and deficiency reports; maintain inspection checklists, work logs, and photographic records.
• Assist with project planning, measurements, rough sketches, and estimates; coordinate construction or remodelling work and supervise site execution.

Safety and environment

• Enforce safety procedures, PPE use, and safe handling of chemicals, machinery, tools, and equipment, including in hot weather.
• Promote water conservation, responsible chemical use, and proper waste disposal.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscape, or a related field.
• Valid UAE driving license.
• At least five years of landscaping experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience with large estates, communities, or city landscapes and knowledge of varied plants and landscape types.
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting irrigation systems.