وظيفة مدير ملاعب عشبية شاغرة لدى Manning Global AG في جدة

Manning Global, a premier global staffing and managed services provider, specializing in worldwide leading

Industry sectors such as ICT, AI, Technology, Digital Media, Engineering, Automotive and Energy, is recruiting for a Turf Manager on behalf of one of their top-tier international clients to join their organization in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title:Turf Manager

Employment:12 Months (possibility of extension)

Start Date:July 2026

Country:Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Salary range:4.5k - 6k USD per month

Contact:Davor Molnar | +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 63

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Turf Manager to oversee the pitch development and maintenance for a premier stadium project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This high-profile role requires an expert who can maintain elite-level sports pitches under challenging climatic conditions. You will ensure the playing surface meets the strict standards of international football.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily care, maintenance, and preparation of the stadium's Paspalum turf.
• Implement specialized irrigation, fertilization, and disease-control programs tailored to the Middle Eastern climate.
• Prepare and execute pitch management plans for match days and training sessions.
• Lead and train a local team of ground staff to maintain pitch quality.
• Operate and maintain specialized turf equipment and grow lights.
• Monitor pitch health using data-driven testing for hardness, moisture, and traction.

Experience/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Paspalum Turf Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing and maintaining Paspalum grass varieties.
• UK Premier League Experience: Previous experience working on English Premier League (EPL) stadiums is mandatory.
• GCC Experience: Prior experience working in the Gulf Cooperation Council region is desirable
• Language: Strong English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience specifically within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• A degree or diploma in Turf Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.