This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 5500000 - Rs 6500000 (ie INR 55-65 LPA)
Min Experience: 10+ years
Location: Dubai, UAE
JobType: full-time
We are looking for an experienced Irrigation Manager to lead the planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale landscape irrigation projects across the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in irrigation engineering, project management, resource planning, and team leadership within the landscaping industry.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale landscape irrigation systems.
- Manage irrigation projects across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
- Oversee irrigation networks, pump stations, filtration systems, controllers, valves, water tanks, and related infrastructure.
- Review irrigation designs, hydraulic calculations, water demand analysis, and technical documentation.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, procurement plans, resource allocation, and cost control.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, project managers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.
- Supervise testing, commissioning, and successful handover of completed irrigation systems.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, water authority requirements, safety standards, and sustainability guidelines.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, site staff, and project resources to achieve project and operational objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or an equivalent engineering qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of UAE experience in the landscaping industry, including at least 5 years in a managerial role leading irrigation projects.
- Proven expertise in planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale irrigation systems.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic calculations, irrigation design principles, and water management.
- Experience managing manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and irrigation engineering/design software.
- Valid UAE Driving License (Mandatory).
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Candidates from the landscaping, irrigation, infrastructure, or environmental services sectors with extensive UAE project experience will be highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Attractive salary package (based on experience)
- Family Visa
- Family Medical Insurance
- Annual Air Tickets for Family
- Other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy
If you have extensive UAE irrigation management experience and are looking for a leadership opportunity with a reputed organization, we encourage you to apply.
Must-have skillsLandscaping, Irrigation, Design
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification
- Minimum 10 years UAE experience in landscaping industry, including at least 5 years in a managerial role leading irrigation projects
- Proven expertise in planning, execution, operation, and maintenance of large-scale irrigation systems
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic calculations, irrigation design principles, and water management
- Experience managing manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in irrigation engineering/design software
- Valid UAE Driving License
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience overseeing pump stations, filtration systems, controllers, valves, water tanks, and related infrastructure
- Ability to review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals
- Familiarity with UAE regulations, water authority requirements, safety standards, and sustainability guidelines
- Candidates from landscaping, irrigation, infrastructure, or environmental services sectors with extensive UAE project experience
What We Do
Weekday is an AI-powered recruitment platform that helps startups hire top-tier engineering and product talent. By leveraging a massive database of white-collar professionals and advanced outreach tools, the company streamlines the hiring process through automated sourcing, AI-driven resume screening, and white-glove contingency services. Their mission is to modernize recruitment by enabling companies to discover and engage passive candidates efficiently, ensuring high-quality hires for critical roles.
