Director of Smart Irrigation & Landscape Design

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Director – Irrigation to lead irrigation planning, standards, and technical assurance for the landscape and public realm.

You will drive design governance, master planning integration, stakeholder coordination, and performance metrics, ensuring water efficiency, digital design integration, and lifecycle asset readiness. This senior role requires broad leadership across complex projects and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Irrigation Engineering or related field; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Professional certification in irrigation design, water management, sustainability, project management, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction for irrigation planning across landscape and public realm portfolios.
• Own and maintain irrigation policies, standards, and planning frameworks.
• Provide direction on water budgets, hydro-zoning, and smart irrigation strategy.
• Translate objectives into design requirements and performance expectations.
• Monitor regulations, best practices, and innovation opportunities in irrigation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Irrigation planning

Stakeholder management

Design governance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Irrigation Engineering

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Professional certification in irrigation design or water management

Tools

MS Office

BIM/GIS coordination

CAD/Design tools

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Director – Irrigation to lead irrigation planning, standards, and technical assurance for the landscape and public realm.

You will drive design governance, master planning integration, stakeholder coordination, and performance metrics, ensuring water efficiency, digital design integration, and lifecycle asset readiness. This senior role requires broad leadership across complex projects and regulatory compliance.