Agriculture Engineer

Secret Gardens; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Secret Gardens in Dubai seeks an Agricultural Engineer to join our landscaping team. The candidate will support planning, coordination, and supervision of villa projects and luxury outdoor spaces, with a hands-on approach and initiative.

The ideal applicant has 1–2 years of UAE landscaping experience, knowledge of horticulture, irrigation, soil management, and climate considerations, plus AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency. On-site work and coordination with multiple teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering, horticulture or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant landscaping or agricultural project experience, UAE preferred.
• Practical knowledge of plant selection, irrigation, soil management and climate considerations.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality regulations and UAE landscaping standards is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising landscaping works for villa projects and gardens.
• Recommend plant, tree, turf, and soil types suitable for the UAE climate.
• Support installation and maintenance of irrigation systems including drip and smart irrigation.
• Monitor plant health and soil conditions, identify issues, and propose solutions.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure designs meet specs and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, project managers, and teams to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare BOQs, material specs, and project schedules; provide technical guidance as needed.
• Work on-site, take initiative, and manage assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Project coordination

On-site supervision

Technical problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/09/2026

Industry: Landscaping & Swimming Pool Design and Build

We areseeking a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Agricultural Engineer to join our landscaping team in Dubai.

The idealcandidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably within the UAElandscaping industry, with a good understanding of horticulture, plantselection, irrigation systems, soil management, and landscape implementationunder local climatic conditions.

The roleinvolves supporting the planning, coordination, and supervision of landscapingprojects, particularly luxury villas, private gardens, and outdoor spaces. Weare looking for someone with practical knowledge, a hands-on approach, and theinitiative to manage assigned responsibilities, identify potential issues, andcontribute to effective project execution.

Thesuccessful candidate should be comfortable working on-site, coordinating withdifferent teams, and providing practical technical recommendations whilecontinuing to develop their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning,coordinating, and supervising landscaping works for villa projects,private gardens, and outdoor spaces.
• Recommend and selectsuitable pla nts, trees, turf, and soil types based on UAE climate, soilconditions, and project requirements.
• Support the planning,installation, and maintenance of irrigation systems, including drip,sprinkler, and smart irrigation systems.
• Monitor plant health, soilconditions, and overall landscape performance, identifying potentialissues and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Conduct regular siteinspections to ensure landscaping works meet approved designs, technicalspecifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors,suppliers, project managers, and landscaping teams to ensure smooth andtimely project execution.
• Assist in preparing BOQs,material specifications, technical reports, and project schedules.
• Provide technical supportand guidance to landscaping and maintenance teams when required.
• Identify and assist inresolving technical issues related to plant health, irrigation, soilconditions, and landscape installation.
• Ensure landscaping workscomply with applicable UAE Municipality regulations, environmentalrequirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with design,procurement, and operations teams to support project requirements andimplementation.
• Recommend improvements inplant selection, irrigation efficiency, and sustainable landscapingpractices.
• Take initiative in assigned tasks, proactivelyfollow up on outstanding matters, and ensure responsibilities are completedwithin agreed timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree inAgricultural Engineering, Horticulture, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevantexperience in landscaping, horticulture, or agricultural projects,preferably within Dubai or the UAE.
• Practical knowledge ofplants, trees, turf, soil management, and species suitable for the UAE'shot and arid climate.
• Good understanding ofirrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and smart irrigation.
• Basic experience inlandscape installation, site coordination, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with DubaiMunicipality regulations and UAE landscaping standards is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD andMicrosoft Office.
• Good technical,communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative,work independently on assigned tasks, and manage responsibilities withminimal supervision.
• Willingness to work on-siteand coordinate with different project teams.
• Valid UAE driving license isan advantage.