Resident Engineer - Landscape Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Resident Engineer - Landscape Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior civil engineering role leads construction supervision for large landscape and infrastructure developments, coordinating with clients, consultants, and authorities to ensure design adherence and project milestones.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree and have at least 15 years of UAE-based experience in landscape and infrastructure projects, with Dubai-specific

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience in construction supervision.
• Experience in UAE landscape and infrastructure projects preferred.
• Familiarity with Dubai NOC procedures and government authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and monitor field engineering across landscape and infrastructure construction works.
• Ensure adequate staffing and technical resources to support schedules.
• Provide guidance on scope, programme requirements, construction procedures, and site challenges.
• Maintain field quality control to verify compliance with drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with design engineers to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements.
• Oversee contractor performance and progress against milestones.
• Maintain relationships with client representatives, contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Support NOC processes and commissioning requirements.

Skills

Resident engineering

Landscape construction

Infrastructure construction

Construction supervision

Field engineering

Irrigation systems

Contractor management

Site supervision

Quality control

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Resident Engineer - Landscape Infrastructure Job Snapshot Role: Resident Engineer - Landscape Infrastructure Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Resident Engineer - Landscape Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Civil Engineering opportunity leading construction supervision for large infrastructure and landscape developments. Parsons is hiring an experienced Resident Engineer to manage field engineering activities, contractor performance, quality control, staffing, schedules, technical coordination, NOC procedures, commissioning requirements, and compliance with Dubai government authority standards.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: 28000-40000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Resident Engineer - Landscape Infrastructure will take senior responsibility for field engineering and construction supervision across landscape and associated infrastructure works. The position combines technical leadership, contractor oversight, project controls, resource planning, quality management, safety coordination, and direct engagement with the client and design teams. The role is critical to ensuring that construction progresses in accordance with approved designs, specifications, authority requirements, budgets, and programme commitments. Strong leadership will also be required to coordinate engineering personnel, resolve site issues, manage priorities, and maintain effective communication between contractors, consultants, authorities, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and monitor field engineering activities across landscape and infrastructure construction works.
• Ensure adequate staffing and technical resources are available to support project requirements and construction schedules.
• Provide guidance on scope, programme requirements, construction procedures, site challenges, and technical matters.
• Establish staffing requirements and contribute to budget estimates for assigned engineering activities.
• Maintain effective field quality control processes to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor contractor workmanship, construction methods, and adherence to project quality requirements.
• Review contractor performance against approved schedules and agreed construction milestones.
• Coordinate closely with project design engineers to resolve technical issues and clarify construction requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee project control documentation including drawings, specifications, change orders, back-charge records, and related construction information.
• Monitor design revisions and ensure field teams work from current approved documents.
• Support NOC processes and coordination with relevant Dubai government authorities.
• Oversee commissioning requirements and ensure applicable procedures are followed during project completion.
• Provide technical advice on field engineering procedures and construction methodologies.
• Advise management on construction priorities, resource requirements, programme concerns, and financial matters.
• Coordinate with construction management to identify and eliminate hazards affecting personnel, project activities, or the environment.
• Ensure field personnel follow project-specific safety procedures and accepted industry practices.
• Promote consistent quality and safe working standards across supervised activities.
• Evaluate performance of assigned engineering and inspection personnel.
• Make decisions regarding work priorities, staffing, scheduling, budgets, and long-range field engineering requirements.
• Interface regularly with senior management and client representatives on progress, risks, and project requirements.
• Support resolution of complex construction issues that could affect quality, programme, cost, or stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain disciplined project records to support construction administration, closeout, and final handover.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university. A minimum of 15 years of overall professional experience is required, with substantial involvement in construction supervision of major infrastructure and landscape projects in the UAE. Experience within Dubai is strongly preferred because the position requires practical familiarity with government authority requirements and local approval processes.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Senior-level construction supervision experience.
• Strong landscape and infrastructure project knowledge.
• Understanding of irrigation and associated civil works.
• Practical knowledge of Dubai NOC procedures.
• Experience with commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with government authority specifications and approval requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction methods and field engineering procedures.
• Strong contractor management capability.
• Experience leading engineers and inspection personnel.
• Ability to manage schedules, staffing, priorities, and project resources.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Confidence communicating with senior management, clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Proven commitment to construction quality and safe work practices.

Skills Set

• Resident engineering
• Landscape construction
• Infrastructure construction
• Construction supervision
• Field engineering
• Landscape infrastructure
• Irrigation systems
• Contractor management
• Site supervision
• Quality control
• Construction quality assurance
• Project scheduling
• Resource planning
• Staffing management
• Construction budgeting
• NOC procedures
• Dubai authority requirements
• Government specifications
• Commissioning
• Design coordination
• Construction drawings
• Technical specifications
• Change orders
• Project controls
• Contractor performance monitoring
• Construction methods
• Field engineering procedures
• Client coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Safety management
• Construction documentation
• Team leadership
• Project closeout
• Infrastructure project delivery

Why Join Us

This position provides an experienced engineering leader with the opportunity to oversee significant landscape and infrastructure construction works in Dubai. The role offers direct responsibility for field engineering decisions, contractor performance, project quality, authority coordination, and the management of multidisciplinary site teams. Dubai 's continuing investment in public spaces, urban infrastructure, landscaping, irrigation, and major development programmes creates sustained demand for senior professionals who understand both construction delivery and local authority processes. The position provides a strong platform for applying extensive UAE experience while leading complex projects through construction and final handover.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, and program management services for major transportation and urban development projects. Its multidisciplinary teams support complex landscape and infrastructure developments through design coordination, construction supervision, technical leadership, quality management, and integrated project delivery.