Turf Manager

Role overview

This opening is for an experienced Turf Manager to take charge of pitch development and ongoing maintenance for a flagship stadium project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role calls for specialist knowledge in keeping elite football surfaces in top condition, even in demanding desert-climate conditions, while ensuring the playing area meets international football standards.

Employment details

• Contract duration: 12 months, with a chance of extension.
• Planned start: July 2026.
• Work location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Salary: USD 4,500 to USD 6,000 per month.

About the hiring organization

Manning Global is a worldwide staffing and managed services provider serving major sectors including ICT, AI, technology, digital media, engineering, automotive, and energy. The company is recruiting this role for one of its international clients.

Core responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day upkeep, care, and match-readiness of the stadium’s Paspalum surface.
• Design and run irrigation, fertilization, and disease-management plans suited to Middle Eastern weather conditions.
• Build and carry out pitch preparation plans for matches and training activities.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the local ground staff team to preserve surface quality.
• Use and maintain turf machinery and grow lights.
• Track pitch condition through testing of hardness, moisture, and traction.

Required background

• Hands-on expertise in managing Paspalum turf is essential.
• Direct experience working on English Premier League stadium pitches is mandatory.
• Exposure to the GCC region is preferred.
• Strong spoken and written English skills are required.

Preferred education

• A degree or diploma in Turf Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is an advantage.

Additional information

Contact person: Davor Molnar, +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 63.