Assistant Resident Engineer - Softscape Works

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a leading engineering consultancy

Exposure to advanced irrigation and landscaping systems

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi to assist in supervising landscape and softscape execution for various projects. You will oversee softscape works, ensuring compliance with authority standards and promoting sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has 8 to 10 years of experience in the industry, along with a strong command of irrigation systems and plant management.

Join us to contribute to advanced urban landscaping and green infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in landscape and softscape supervision.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, plant species, and soil requirements.
• Experience in tree relocation, especially native species such as Ghaf.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi Municipality and DMT standards.
• Fluency in Arabic and English communication.
• Strong coordination and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise softscape works including planting, irrigation systems, and soil preparation.
• Oversee relocation and preservation of Ghaf and other native trees.
• Monitor both softscape and related hardscape activities for coordination.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings and Abu Dhabi authority requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed quality and progress reports.
• Verify quantities and assist in evaluating contractor variations.
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of irrigation systems.
• Monitor plant establishment and maintenance during defect liability period.
• Ensure sustainability practices are implemented across all landscape works.

Skills

Softscape and landscape supervision

Irrigation system installation and testing

Planting and soil management

Tree relocation and sustainability practices

Site inspection and reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Quality assurance and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Horticulture or related field

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer – Softscape Works

Role: Assist in supervising landscape and softscape execution for cycle track and public realm projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAECountry: UAE City: Abu DhabiIndustry: Civil Engineering Function: LandscapingSalary: 18,000-24,000 monthly (market estimate).Gender: Any / Nationality: Any.Job Type: Full-time.

This role ensures high-quality delivery of planting, irrigation, and sustainability elements in line with authority standards. The Assistant Resident Engineer oversees all softscape and related landscape activities within urban infrastructure projects, ensuring proper integration with civil works. They ensure plant health, irrigation performance, and compliance with environmental and sustainability standards across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise softscape works including planting, irrigation systems, and soil preparation.
• Oversee relocation and preservation of Ghaf and other native trees.
• Monitor both softscape and related hardscape activities for coordination.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings and Abu Dhabi authority requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed quality and progress reports.
• Verify quantities and assist in evaluating contractor variations.
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of irrigation systems.
• Monitor plant establishment and maintenance during defect liability period.
• Ensure sustainability practices are implemented across all landscape works.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in landscape and softscape supervision.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, plant species, and soil requirements.
• Experience in tree relocation, especially native species such as Ghaf.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi Municipality and DMT standards.
• Fluency in Arabic and English communication.
• Strong coordination and reporting skills.

Skills Set

• Softscape and landscape supervision.
• Irrigation system installation and testing.
• Planting and soil management.
• Tree relocation and sustainability practices.
• Site inspection and reporting.
• Stakeholder coordination.
• Quality assurance and compliance.

Why Join Us

• Work on sustainable urban landscape and cycle track projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Contribute to green infrastructure and environmental initiatives.
• Gain experience in public realm and city development projects.
• Career growth within a leading engineering consultancy.
• Exposure to advanced irrigation and landscaping systems.