LANDSCAPE ENGINEER

LANDSCAPE ENGINEERJOB DESCRIPTIONA Landscaping Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Landscape Maintenance Engineer. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in both landscape maintenance and environmental management within a dynamic company environment.IRRIGATION AND PLANT MAINTENANCESound knowledge of irrigation systems, irrigation pump sets, pipes, tanks, timers, and related accessories.Fertilizer & foliage applications.Seasonal flower planting & maintenance.Ground cover maintenance.Palm tree maintenance & pollination.Overall maintenance and installation management of softscape.HORTICULTURAL PRACTICESKnowledge of horticultural practices, specifically for large-scale hard and soft landscape works common to the Gulf region.Experience in taking over landscaping from existing contractors and identifying current defects.MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND EXECUTIONAbility to prepare and execute maintenance schedules and plans for softscape.Capable of preparing weekly, monthly, incident, and condition survey reports on softscape.TURF AND LANDSCAPE QUALITY MANAGEMENTEnsure recreational ground turfs are maintained to the highest quality, with necessary rectifications, modifications, and enhancements highlighted in monthly reports.INVENTORY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENTCreate and maintain an inventory for landscaping materials and replenish them once the threshold is reached.SOIL, PLANT, AND TREE CONDITION ASSESSMENTProvide recommendations on soil, plant, and tree conditions.Determine types and quantities of horticultural plants to be grown based on budgets.TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND COORDINATIONProvide technical support to other related departments for landscaping.Communicate and coordinate with other departments through various methods.SERVICE PROVIDER EVALUATIONConduct monthly evaluations for service providers using KPIs and SLAs.PROJECT SUPPORTPerform snagging, site surveys, BOQ preparation, and provide required support for the estimations team.Address potential issues of irrigation construction in weekly, monthly, and site coordination meetings.REQUIRED MANAGERIAL & LEADERSHIP SKILLSGood interpersonal skills Meet with clients on a regular basis to ensure work is carried out Proven ability to perform in a site supervision role.Must be knowledgeable of current landscape practices and how to best implement them on the project.Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and team members.Monitor routine maintenance and progress on reported deficiencies and ensure that maintenance is of good standard that ensures the viability and continued success of the installation and that issues are reported and addressed.Resource management (manpower and materials)Management of suppliers of materials for timely delivery.Treat client’s environment as if it were our own.Exceed client expectations to earn loyalty, trust, and referrals.Control and manage man, machinery, and material to achieve optimum efficiency.Check and measure the performed work in his line of work.OHS RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that all crew working under them, foreman, team leaders, gardeners, etc., are aware of and work in accordance with the company HSE plan and client’s HSE standards.Ensure that the work carried out by the workers and other related activities are per the safety regulation and client’s standard.Implementation of a safe working culture and practice.Ensure to hold pre-job (Toolbox Talk) meetings before starting all types of risk-involved activities.Investigate all incidents and near-miss cases with the help of HSE Engineer.Give strict instructions to supervisors and team leaders in implementing HSE policy.Report to operations manager and HSE Engineer regarding all incidents and unsafe conditions.Ensure the maintenance of all vehicles/plants/equipment.Initiate the necessary disciplinary measures for violation of safety procedures on the site.Initiate the change of existing safety/operation procedures, if required.Attend the audits and OSH meeting and OSH committee with OM and HSE engineer.REQUIRED COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS SKILLSMust be computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc.Experience with Auto CAD software.Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.Knowledge of any landscape management software/CAFM/Asset Management will be an added advantage.REQUIRED EXPERIENCEArabic speaking candidates preferred.Minimum 6-8 years of landscape maintenance experience (Soft & Hard landscaping and Irrigation & Water feature systems) is a must.Only candidates with UAE experience should apply for the job.Candidates with landscape project experience involving Soft/Hard landscaping, Irrigation & Water feature systems will get preference.SALARY & BENEFITSSalary AED 6,000 to 8,000 based on experience.Visa, health insurance, yearly air ticket, leave salary, gratuity.Opportunities for professional development and advancement.Positive and supportive work environment.Company car provided with petrol to cover company purposes.Apply Now Submit your details and profile to our HR department. 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