Landscape Inspector

Dar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a Senior Landscape Engineer based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will supervise landscape works for road and highway infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with designs and regulations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture and a minimum of 8 years of experience in design review and sustainable landscaping practices. The ideal applicant should have strong coordination and communication skills to collaborate effectively with contractors and authorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in landscape engineering.
• Proven experience in design review and material approvals.
• Strong knowledge of planting techniques and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor landscape works for road and highway projects.
• Ensure compliance with approved designs and regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors and inspectors for project objectives.

Skills

Design review

Irrigation systems

Sustainable landscaping practices

Excellent coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide.
Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Role Overview:

The Senior Landscape Engineer is responsible for supervising and monitoring all landscape works for road and highway infrastructure projects under PMC and construction supervision scope. The role ensures that all landscape activities comply with approved designs, specifications, environmental regulations, and local authority standards. It includes leading design reviews, shop drawing reviews, material approvals, and site supervision, while coordinating with contractors and inspectors to achieve project objectives and sustainability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, evaluate, and provide comments on landscape design drawings, shop drawings, and material submittals, particularly for road and highway-related works.
• Supervise and monitor on-site landscape activities including planting, irrigation systems, soil improvement, hardscape, and streetscape works.
• Lead and manage landscape site activities, ensuring proper coordination with contractors, inspectors, and other disciplines.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, environmental regulations, and municipal / authority requirements.
• Oversee material inspections, testing, mock-ups, and approvals related to landscape components.
• Verify the implementation of approved construction methods and adherence to quality control and HSE procedures.
• Review and respond to contractor correspondences, RFIs, method statements, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate with PMC, construction supervision teams, and contractors to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Ensure sustainability measures are implemented and that existing trees, vegetation, and environmental assets are protected throughout construction.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to landscape inspectors and junior staff on site.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in design review, shop drawing assessment, and material approvals.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, planting techniques, and sustainable landscaping practices.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian municipal and environmental regulations.
• Excellent coordination, reporting, and communication skills.

We kindly request you to attach your updated CV to complete your application.