Assistant Resident Engineer - Landscape
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Resident Engineer - LandscapeJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Resident Engineer - Landscape
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 12-15 years of landscape construction supervision experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Resident Engineer - Landscape in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced construction supervision professional who can manage landscape works, irrigation networks, hardscape, softscape, public realm assets, and project handover activities. This role is ideal for a senior landscape supervision specialist with strong knowledge of Dubai authority standards, QA/QC procedures, contractor coordination, construction documentation review, and large-scale infrastructure or master community development projects.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Assistant Resident Engineer - Landscape will support Parsons by supervising and monitoring landscape construction activities across hardscape, softscape, irrigation, parks, playgrounds, jogging tracks, street furniture, and public realm works. The role helps ensure that landscape assets are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with approved drawings, technical specifications, authority regulations, quality standards, and project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise landscape construction works including hardscape, softscape, irrigation networks, parks, playgrounds, jogging tracks, street furniture, and public realm areas.
* Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection test plans, and technical submissions related to landscape and irrigation works.
* Ensure landscape activities are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, authority requirements, and project quality standards.
* Monitor site progress and coordinate with contractors to support timely completion of works in line with approved construction programmes.
* Inspect plants, trees, irrigation components, paving materials, external finishes, and landscape materials before installation.
* Coordinate with infrastructure, utilities, architecture, structural, and MEP teams to resolve site interface issues.
* Conduct regular site inspections and prepare snagging reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action follow-up records.
* Verify completed works, measurements, and quantities for contractor progress valuations and payment applications.
* Ensure proper implementation of health, safety, and environmental requirements across all landscape site activities.
* Review and verify as-built drawings, operation manuals, and maintenance manuals related to landscape and irrigation works.
* Attend technical meetings, progress meetings, and coordination sessions with contractors, clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
* Support testing and commissioning activities for irrigation systems, water features, and related landscape assets.
* Assist with project closeout, final inspections, authority coordination, and handover of landscape assets to the client or end user.
* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports covering landscape activities, issues, site progress, and completed works.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
* Minimum 12-15 years of experience in landscape construction supervision projects.
* GCC or UAE project experience is highly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of hardscape, softscape, irrigation systems, public realm works, and landscape construction methodologies.
* Experience in large-scale infrastructure, residential, mixed-use, or master community development projects.
* Familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards and relevant UAE authority requirements.
* Strong ability to review construction documentation, technical submissions, drawings, and site reports.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and construction documentation review.
* Knowledge of horticulture practices and plant specifications suitable for the GCC climate will be an advantage.
* Experience in authority inspections and asset handover procedures will be preferred.
* Ability to manage multiple contractors and coordinate interdisciplinary construction works.
* Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, construction safety standards, and site supervision practices.
* Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Skills Set
* Landscape construction supervision
* Assistant Resident Engineer
* Hardscape works
* Softscape works
* Irrigation networks
* Public realm works
* Parks and playgrounds
* Jogging tracks
* Street furniture
* Landscape materials inspection
* Plant and tree inspection
* Irrigation system testing
* Water features commissioning
* Shop drawing review
* Material submittal review
* Method statement review
* Inspection test plans
* Site inspections
* Snagging reports
* Non-conformance reports
* Corrective action follow-up
* Quantity verification
* Progress valuations
* As-built drawings
* Operation and maintenance manuals
* Authority inspections
* Asset handover
* Dubai Municipality standards
* UAE authority requirements
* AutoCAD
* MS Office
* QA/QC procedures
* Construction safety
* Contractor coordination
* Stakeholder coordination
* Progress reporting
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong landscape construction supervision role within Dubai’s Civil Engineering and infrastructure sector, with involvement in public realm, community, and master development works. The position is well suited for an experienced landscape supervision professional who wants to support high-quality site delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to durable, attractive, and functional urban environments.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with innovative engineering solutions that improve mobility, sustainability, safety, public spaces, and long-term infrastructure performance.



