Landscape Inspector - Site Supervision and Quality Control

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

AECOM Corporation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Landscape Inspector to supervise landscape installations and ensure adherence to designs, specifications, and local regulations. The role combines field inspections, horticultural insights, soil assessment, and coordination with contractors.

The ideal candidate has six or more years of relevant experience, knowledge of desert landscaping, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• At least six years of landscape inspection or landscaping experience or equivalent education.
• Relevant landscaping or horticulture certifications.
• Knowledge of UAE landscaping regulations and desert landscaping practices.
• Experience with irrigation installation and soil assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field inspections of landscape installation activities.
• Verify compliance with approved designs, specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor installation methods, workmanship, and plant material quality.
• Identify defects, non-conforming work, and safety concerns; document findings.
• Prepare inspection reports and support landscape maintenance planning.
• Assist in project handover and final inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field inspections

Plant knowledge

Communication

Education

Landscape certifications

Tools

Inspection checklists

Job description

Landscape Inspector – Site Supervision and Quality Control

• Role: Landscape Inspector
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Landscaping
• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant landscape inspection or landscaping experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a detail‑oriented Landscape Inspector to join its team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, supporting landscape installation and infrastructure development projects. The successful candidate will conduct field inspections, assess plant quality, monitor landscape installation activities, and verify compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and applicable UAE regulations. The role combines practical landscape inspection with horticultural knowledge, soil assessment, contractor coordination, and quality assurance. Responsibilities also include reviewing landscape documentation, preparing inspection reports, supporting maintenance planning, and participating in final inspections and project handover activities.

Key Responsibilities

• - Conduct daily field inspections of landscape installation activities.
• - Verify that landscape works comply with approved designs, project specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• - Monitor landscape installation methods and workmanship.
• - Assess completed landscape works against established performance and quality standards.
• - Identify installation defects, discrepancies, and non‑conforming activities.
• - Record inspection findings accurately and communicate concerns to relevant project personnel.
• - Support consistent implementation of approved landscape construction procedures.
• - Identify and classify plants according to established grades and quality standards.
• - Verify that plant materials comply with approved landscape specifications.
• - Assess plant selection and installation against relevant project requirements.
• - Identify plant quality concerns that may affect landscape performance.
• - Monitor compliance with applicable local landscaping regulations.
• - Communicate observations concerning plant suitability and installation quality.
• - Support quality assurance activities associated with landscape planting works.
• - Analyze soil conditions relevant to landscape installation and plant growth.
• - Identify soil‑related concerns that may affect plant establishment and long‑term performance.
• - Recommend appropriate soil amendments based on inspection findings.
• - Coordinate with relevant project personnel regarding soil improvement requirements.
• - Support the application of approved landscape installation methods.
• - Consider local environmental conditions when assessing landscape performance.
• - Assist in resolving soil and planting issues affecting landscape quality.
• - Inspect landscape works associated with desert environmental conditions.
• - Apply knowledge of landscaping practices relevant to the UAE climate.
• - Monitor irrigation system installation activities against applicable project requirements.
• - Identify installation concerns that may affect irrigation performance.
• - Coordinate contractors regarding landscape and irrigation interfaces.
• - Support the resolution of technical issues affecting planting and irrigation works.
• - Verify compliance with relevant landscape installation specifications and standards.
• - Apply knowledge of stormwater management requirements relevant to landscape works.
• - Monitor landscape installation activities associated with erosion control measures.
• - Identify conditions that may affect soil stability or landscape performance.
• - Coordinate project teams regarding stormwater and landscape interfaces.
• - Support compliance with relevant technical requirements and approved project documentation.
• - Communicate observations requiring further assessment or corrective action.
• - Read and interpret landscape design plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• - Verify that landscape installation activities align with approved project requirements.
• - Review relevant documentation before commencing field inspections.
• - Participate in pre‑construction meetings to discuss landscape plans and installation requirements.
• - Identify potential design or installation concerns before construction begins.
• - Coordinate with engineering and project teams to clarify technical requirements.
• - Support accurate implementation of approved landscape designs.
• - Coordinate with landscape contractors and subcontractors during installation activities.
• - Monitor work progress against relevant project requirements.
• - Communicate inspection findings and outstanding quality concerns.
• - Support timely completion of landscape installation works without compromising quality.
• - Participate in discussions concerning installation challenges and corrective measures.
• - Collaborate with project personnel to resolve landscaping issues.
• - Maintain clear and professional communication with relevant stakeholders.
• - Monitor compliance with applicable quality, performance, specification, and code requirements.
• - Identify non‑conforming landscape works and document relevant observations.
• - Recommend corrective measures for identified installation deficiencies.
• - Communicate quality concerns to contractors and responsible project personnel.
• - Monitor progress in addressing outstanding inspection observations.
• - Maintain records of quality assurance activities and corrective action recommendations.
• - Support the resolution of landscape installation issues throughout project delivery.
• - Prepare detailed landscape inspection reports.
• - Maintain accurate daily records of site inspections and observations.
• - Capture photographic evidence to support inspection findings.
• - Document installation deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
• - Organize inspection photographs, reports, and supporting digital records.
• - Track quality assurance progress and provide relevant updates to project teams.
• - Maintain reliable documentation for project reviews and handover requirements.
• - Assist in developing maintenance plans for newly installed landscapes.
• - Support the implementation of landscape maintenance requirements.
• - Identify maintenance considerations affecting plant establishment and landscape performance.
• - Coordinate with relevant personnel regarding maintenance activities.
• - Provide inspection observations that support long‑term landscape quality.
• - Assist in addressing issues that may affect the appearance and performance of completed landscape installations.
• - Participate in testing and commissioning activities associated with landscape works.
• - Support punch‑list inspections and the identification of outstanding deficiencies.
• - Verify the completion of relevant corrective works.
• - Track quality assurance progress during project closeout.
• - Provide input to documentation required for area and equipment turnovers.
• - Assist with final landscape inspections and project completion reviews.
• - Maintain relevant inspection records to support handover activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least six years of relevant experience in landscape inspection or landscaping, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Relevant landscaping or horticulture certifications.
• Knowledge of UAE landscaping regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Experience with desert landscaping and irrigation system installation.
• Knowledge of stormwater management and erosion control.
• Familiarity with landscape installation methods and techniques.
• Experience assessing soil conditions and recommending soil amendments.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape design plans and contract documents.
• Experience developing and implementing landscape maintenance plans.
• Proficiency in photographic and digital documentation for inspection records.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of landscape installation and inspection procedures.
• Ability to identify and classify plants according to applicable quality standards.
• Understanding of horticultural practices and plant establishment requirements.
• Knowledge of landscape quality assurance and compliance procedures.
• Familiarity with UAE environmental conditions and desert landscaping practices.
• Understanding of irrigation installation methods.
• Knowledge of soil assessment and amendment recommendations.
• Awareness of stormwater management and erosion control considerations.
• Ability to interpret landscape drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Proficiency in preparing accurate inspection reports and photographic documentation.
• Familiarity with landscape maintenance planning and implementation.
• Ability to support punch‑list inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy.
• Analytical approach to identifying landscape quality concerns.
• Effective communication with contractors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Ability to assess landscape installation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple field inspection activities.
• Professional judgment when evaluating plant quality and installation compliance.
• Collaborative approach to resolving construction and landscaping issues.
• Commitment to maintaining landscape quality and applicable regulatory standards.
• Ability to support project completion and long‑term landscape performance.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs and well‑being resources.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
• Voluntary benefits and other employee programs.
• Flexible work options where applicable.

About AECOM

AEA is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world through advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company works with public‑ and private‑sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary teams develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, construction managers, and other specialists delivering infrastructure projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1billion in fiscal year2025. The organization supports professional development, collaboration, and equal employment opportunities. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.