Horticulturist – Nursery & Native Plants

About the role

The company Mawarid Holding is looking for an experienced Horticulturist to lead its commercial nursery and native‑plant production facilities in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on large‑scale propagation, cultivation and supply of native and ornamental species for major landscaping projects across the region. The successful candidate will ensure high‑quality plant material while meeting project schedules and contractual specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee propagation, growth cycles and health of native and ornamental trees, shrubs and groundcovers.
• Develop and implement nursery cultivation schedules aligned with contract BOQs and delivery deadlines.
• Inspect and certify plant stock for optimal health, root development and size before dispatch.
• Manage irrigation programming, soil nutrition, fertilisation, pruning and integrated pest‑control regimes.
• Audit live inventory, monitor mortality rates and adjust supply capacity to meet multi‑departmental demand.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure plant supply matches landscaping specifications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Science or related field.
• Proven hands‑on experience managing commercial nurseries, preferably within the UAE.
• Strong leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Commercial propagation techniques.
• Irrigation programming and engineering.
• Soil nutrition and fertilisation management.
• Pruning and cultural practices.
• Integrated pest‑ and disease‑control.
• Knowledge of arid‑climate native flora.
• BOQ plant scheduling and inventory control.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from AED 8,000 to AED 12,000.
• Opportunity to lead large‑scale nursery operations within a leading holding group.
• Involvement in high‑profile landscape development projects in Abu Dhabi.