Agricultural Engineer / Landscape Specialist (O&M Consultant)

Manning Global, an Internationally renowned staffing and managed services organization specializing in providing staffing solutions for leading corporations in AI, IT & Telecoms, Engineering, Digital Media, Automotive and Renewable Energy is seeking a qualified, independent Agricultural Engineer / Landscape Specialist (O&M Consultant) Consultant or specialized service provider to support an upcoming project. This engagement focuses strictly on achieving key milestones as per the SOW. Project duration: Targeted Timeframe for SOW Milestones Anticipated Project Start: September 2026 Project Delivery: Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Contact for B2B Inquiries Davor Molnar on: +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 63 Scope of Work: - Position Type: Seconded Staff / Consultant / Managing Agent - Minimum Experience: 7+ Years of practical, verifiable experience - Reporting To: Client Site Manager - Work Location: Client Site - Role Objective - Act as the primary technical supervisor and managing agent on behalf of the Employer. - The successful candidate will monitor, review, and evaluate all agricultural, horticulture, and large-scale landscape operations performed by operations and maintenance (O&M) contractors and subcontractors. - This role focuses heavily on contract compliance, quality control, asset preservation, and managing infrastructure replacement or substitution works. - Key Responsibilities - 1. Contractor Supervision & Quality Assurance - Supervise Contractors: Oversee day-to-day agricultural and landscape operations executed by third-party O&M contractors. - Audit Compliance: Verify contractor adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), technical specifications, and maintenance schedules. - Inspect Execution: Conduct routine site walkthroughs to ensure premium turf, plant, and soil health conditions across premises. - Approve Works: Review, validate, and sign off on completed maintenance milestones, structural repairs, or landscape restoration. - 2. Technical Consultancy & Project Oversight - Manage Replacements: Oversee all replacement, substitution, and softscape renovation works under the Employer’s authority. - Review Submissions: Evaluate contractor material submittals, including fertilizers, pesticides, soil conditioners, and plant varieties. - Advise Site Management: Provide data-driven technical recommendations to the Client Site Manager regarding optimization and long-term asset value. - Monitor Infrastructure: Assess and troubleshoot large-scale irrigation networks, drainage pathways, and pumping machinery. - 3. Operational Administration & Safety - Maintain Records: Ensure meticulous documentation of pesticide logs, water consumption, equipment diagnostics, and structural changes. - Enforce Safety: Enforce absolute compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines across all contracting crews. - Resolve Issues: Identify operational bottlenecks, structural failures, or contractor deficiencies and implement rapid corrective actions. - Required Qualifications & Experience - Practical Experience (Mandatory) - 7+ Years Minimum: Proven track record in supervising large-scale landscape maintenance, agricultural operations, or commercial grounds management. - Contract Management: Direct experience acting as a supervisor, consultant, or managing agent over third-party O&M contractors. - Diverse Environmental Exposure: Expert knowledge in managing high-traffic turf, estate softscapes, arid/sub-tropical plant species, or hybrid agricultural setups. - Target Profile Variations & Education - Accepted Credentials: A formal degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Landscape Architecture is highly valued but not mandatory. - Equivalent Experience: Proven, extensive practical field experience as a Landscape Manager, Landscape Supervisor, Horticultural Specialist, or Agronomist will be fully considered in lieu of a formal degree. - Technical & Soft Skills - Deep knowledge of soil science, plant pathology, irrigation programming, and pest management. - Ability to interpret master architectural landscape plans, construction drawings, and technical design intentions. - Strong assertive communication skills for managing contractor relations and preparing client-facing technical reports.