Field Engineer - Landscaping

slihrms; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slihrms is seeking a Field Engineer (Landscaping) to supervise and monitor landscape construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, project specs, quality standards, and contractual requirements. You will support external works, soft and hard landscaping, irrigation systems, and public realm features while upholding high workmanship and sustainability.

In this role you will inspect planting, turfing, paving, irrigation installations, review shop drawings, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Landscape Architecture, Irrigation Design, or Construction Supervision is desirable.
• Membership in a recognized professional landscape or engineering organization is preferred.
• Additional qualifications in sustainable landscaping or environmental management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscape construction to ensure compliance with designs, specs, and quality standards.
• Inspect soft landscape works (planting, turfing, trees, shrubs) and hard landscape works (paving, plazas, street furniture).
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, planting schedules, and irrigation layouts; coordinate with civil, architectural, utilities, and MEP teams.
• Monitor irrigation systems and plant establishment; ensure proper soil preparation and planting methods.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Field Engineer (Landscaping) will be responsible for supervising and monitoring landscape construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The role supports the successful delivery of external works, soft landscaping, hard landscaping, irrigation systems, and public realm features while ensuring high standards of workmanship, sustainability, and project performance.

Your role

Construction Supervision

• Inspect soft landscape works including planting, turfing, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and horticultural installations.
• Monitor hard landscape works including paving, walkways, plazas, street furniture, retaining features, and decorative elements.
• Verify installation of irrigation systems and associated landscape infrastructure in accordance with approved designs.
• Ensure landscape works are executed using approved materials and construction methodologies.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and accepted construction practices.

Technical Review and Coordination

• Review landscape shop drawings, material submissions, planting schedules, and irrigation layouts.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, utilities, and MEP teams to resolve interface and constructability matters.
• Evaluate contractor technical queries and provide recommendations for landscape construction activities.
• Assist in reviewing landscape design changes and value engineering proposals.
• Support resolution of site-related challenges affecting landscape installation and project delivery.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all landscape works comply with approved quality plans, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Verify quality of landscape materials, plant stock, irrigation components, and hardscape elements prior to installation.
• Monitor implementation of inspection and test plans related to landscape construction activities.
• Identify non-conforming works and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Participate in quality audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to landscaping works.

Irrigation and Plant Establishment Monitoring

• Monitor installation and testing of irrigation systems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with design criteria.
• Verify planting activities are carried out in accordance with approved horticultural standards and planting specifications.
• Ensure proper soil preparation, plant handling, planting methods, and establishment procedures are followed.
• Monitor plant health, irrigation performance, and maintenance activities during the establishment period.
• Support inspections related to landscape performance, sustainability, and environmental compliance.

Site Inspection and Progress Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections to assess construction progress, quality, and compliance with approved requirements.
• Monitor contractor productivity and resource allocation for landscape activities.
• Verify readiness of completed works prior to inspections, testing, and handover stages.
• Identify delays, risks, and constraints affecting landscape construction progress.
• Provide progress updates and recommendations to project management and supervision teams.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Client representatives, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project teams on landscape-related matters.
• Participate in site coordination meetings, progress meetings, and technical workshops.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with relevant authorities and stakeholders where required.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination to ensure integration of landscape works with overall project development.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding landscape progress and quality performance

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering landscape construction progress, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Maintain records of inspections, approvals, testing results, site observations, and technical reviews.
• Review contractor progress reports and verify the accuracy of landscape-related information.
• Document non-conformances, corrective actions, technical comments, and site instructions.
• Ensure all landscape records and documentation are properly maintained for audits, reviews, and project closeout.

About you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Landscape Architecture, Irrigation Design, or Construction Supervision is desirable.
• Membership in a recognized professional landscape or engineering organization is preferred.
• Additional qualifications in sustainable landscaping, irrigation systems, or environmental management are advantageous.
• Training related to landscape construction, project supervision, or quality management is considered beneficial.

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