Technical Manager - Landscape

About the role

An experienced Technical Manager is sought to oversee and deliver all technical aspects of landscape projects, including landscaping, swimming pools and water features. The role covers developing technical strategies, coordinating design and engineering activities, managing technical deliverables and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, construction standards, project specifications and applicable regulations. The position is based in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver all technical aspects of landscape projects, including softscape, hardscape, irrigation systems, swimming pools and water features.
• Work with stakeholders, consultants, clients and project teams to develop and implement design strategies.
• Review drawings, specifications and design documents for compliance with contracts and project objectives.
• Provide technical direction and solutions aligned with construction standards, contractual specifications, buildability and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate landscape, pool and water-feature designs for technical feasibility and constructability.
• Attend site meetings and, where required, chair design and technical coordination meetings.
• Monitor scope changes, assess their technical implications and follow change-control procedures.
• Manage the CAD and technical engineering team and set drawing schedules and technical submission deadlines.
• Resolve technical issues and design discrepancies with project managers, site engineers and consultants.
• Support site teams during execution and keep technical documentation up to date.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in technical management, preferably in landscaping and construction companies.
• Strong experience in landscape construction, including softscape, hardscape and irrigation systems.
• Proven knowledge of swimming pool construction and water-feature projects.
• Experience managing CAD teams and coordinating with consultants, clients and project teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM tools and MS Office.
• Knowledge of construction standards, contractual specifications, buildability and regulatory compliance.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.