Lead Irrigation Engineer – UAE Large-Scale Projects

BuildxPartners; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Family medical insurance

Annual air tickets

Job summary

BuildxPartners is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale landscape irrigation projects across the UAE. The role requires a strong background in irrigation engineering, project management, resource planning, and team leadership within landscaping.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years UAE experience in landscaping, including 5+ years in a managerial role, with expertise in hydraulic calculations, irrigation design, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years UAE experience in the landscaping industry, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven expertise in planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale irrigation systems.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic calculations, irrigation design principles, and water management.
• Experience managing manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and irrigation engineering/design software.
• Valid UAE Driving License (Mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale landscape irrigation systems.
• Manage irrigation projects across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Oversee irrigation networks, pump stations, filtration systems, controllers, valves, water tanks, and related infrastructure.
• Review irrigation designs, hydraulic calculations, water demand analysis, and technical documentation.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, procurement plans, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, project managers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and successful handover of completed irrigation systems.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, water authority requirements, safety standards, and sustainability guidelines.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, site staff, and project resources to achieve project and operational objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Water management

Irrigation design

Specifications compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Irrigation software

Job description

BuildxPartners is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale landscape irrigation projects across the UAE. The role requires a strong background in irrigation engineering, project management, resource planning, and team leadership within landscaping.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years UAE experience in landscaping, including 5+ years in a managerial role, with expertise in hydraulic calculations, irrigation design, and