Landscape Engineer/Specialist

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Landscape Engineer to lead site supervision for landscape and irrigation works in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in landscape engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with design specifications, managing quality control, and coordinating with various stakeholders to resolve project challenges. We offer competitive growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supervising landscape works on large-scale developments.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes for landscape systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction supervision of landscape and irrigation works.
• Review and assess contractor submissions related to landscape works.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Landscape engineering expertise

Irrigation network design

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in landscape engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Landscape Engineer / Specialist to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the construction supervision of landscape and irrigation works across the project, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and authority requirements.
• Review, assess, and provide recommendations on contractor submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection and test plans related to landscape and irrigation works.
• Oversee installation of softscape, hardscape, planting, street furniture, and irrigation networks, including pumping systems, control systems, and TSE connections where applicable.
• Coordinate closely with Resident Engineer, discipline engineers, inspectors, and contractors to resolve technical issues and site constraints related to landscape works.
• Monitor quality, workmanship, and progress of landscape and irrigation activities, and ensure timely corrective actions where non-conformances are identified.
• Interface with utility authorities and relevant stakeholders to support approvals, inspections, and handover requirements related to landscape and irrigation works.
• Support preparation and review of as-built drawings, testing and commissioning records, and handover documentation for landscape and irrigation systems.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to landscape inspectors and junior staff.
• Contribute to progress reporting, risk identification, and coordination of interfaces with roads, utilities, and structures.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape engineering or landscape architecture or any related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction of large infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in landscape engineering and irrigation network design and construction.
• Proven experience supervising landscape works on large-scale infrastructure or masterplan developments.
• Ability to review and interpret landscape, irrigation, and utility drawings, specifications, and authority standards.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC processes, inspection regimes, and commissioning requirements for landscape and irrigation systems.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills in a multidisciplinary construction environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience working on major infrastructure, highway, or urban development projects in Abu Dhabi or the UAE.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements related to landscape, irrigation, and TSE systems.
• Previous experience in a PMC or construction supervision consultancy role.
• Experience supporting project handover, close-out, and authority approvals.
• Ability to mentor and guide inspectors and junior engineers.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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