Irrigation Manager

Description

This role is for one of the Weekday clients.
Salary range: Rs 5,500,000 - Rs 6,500,000 (ie INR 55-65 LPA)
Min experience: 10+ years
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job type: 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 skills

Landscaping, irrigation, design