Senior Irrigation Design & Delivery Lead

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead design coordination, installation and commissioning of irrigation systems across landscaping and infrastructure projects in the UAE.

You will provide technical leadership on irrigation networks, water management and controller systems, and work with Projects, Nursery and Civil teams to deliver packages safely and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in irrigation system design, installation and management in landscaping or contracting; 3+ years in a senior leadership role, ideally in UAE/GCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist leadership on irrigation design, installation and commissioning including piping, subsurface systems, pumps, controllers and sensors.
• Review designs, shop drawings and submittals; coordinate with consultants to resolve clashes.
• Oversee on-site irrigation works, ensure alignment with program, planting schedules and quality standards.
• Lead testing and commissioning, including controller programming, zoning, and flow/pressure tests; ensure handover meets design performance.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Nursery and Civil & Infrastructure teams to align irrigation with planting programs and project sequencing.

Skills

Irrigation design

Hydraulic calculations

Controller systems

Water sources

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead design coordination, installation and commissioning of irrigation systems across landscaping and infrastructure projects in the UAE.

You will provide technical leadership on irrigation networks, water management and controller systems, and work with Projects, Nursery and Civil teams to deliver packages safely and on budget.