Agriculture Engineer

Industry: Landscaping & Swimming Pool Design and Build

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Agricultural Engineer to join our landscaping team in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably within the UAE landscaping industry, with a good understanding of horticulture, plant selection, irrigation systems, soil management, and landscape implementation under local climatic conditions.

The role involves supporting the planning, coordination, and supervision of landscaping projects, particularly luxury villas, private gardens, and outdoor spaces. We are looking for someone with practical knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the initiative to manage assigned responsibilities, identify potential issues, and contribute to effective project execution.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working on-site, coordinating with different teams, and providing practical technical recommendations while continuing to develop their expertise.

Requirements

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising landscaping works for villa projects, private gardens, and outdoor spaces.
  
• Recommend and select suitable plants, trees, turf, and soil types based on UAE climate, soil conditions, and project requirements.
  
• Support the planning, installation, and maintenance of irrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and smart irrigation systems.
  
• Monitor plant health, soil conditions, and overall landscape performance, identifying potential issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
  
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure landscaping works meet approved designs, technical specifications, and quality standards.
  
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, project managers, and landscaping teams to ensure smooth and timely project execution.
  
• Assist in preparing BOQs, material specifications, technical reports, and project schedules.
  
• Provide technical support and guidance to landscaping and maintenance teams when required.
  
• Identify and assist in resolving technical issues related to plant health, irrigation, soil conditions, and landscape installation.
  
• Ensure landscaping works comply with applicable UAE Municipality regulations, environmental requirements, and project specifications.
  
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and operations teams to support project requirements and implementation.
  
• Recommend improvements in plant selection, irrigation efficiency, and sustainable landscaping practices.
  
• Take initiative in assigned tasks, proactively follow up on outstanding matters, and ensure responsibilities are completed within agreed timelines.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, or a related field.
  
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agricultural projects, preferably within Dubai or the UAE.
  
• Practical knowledge of plants, trees, turf, soil management, and species suitable for the UAEs hot and arid climate.
  
• Good understanding of irrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and smart irrigation.
  
• Basic experience in landscape installation, site coordination, and maintenance practices.
  
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality regulations and UAE landscaping standards is an advantage.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
  
• Good technical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to take initiative, work independently on assigned tasks, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  
• Willingness to work on-site and coordinate with different project teams.
  
• Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.