Soft Landscape Estimation Engineer - Construction | UAE

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

The Soft Landscape Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and tender submissions for soft landscaping works including planting, turfing, soil preparation, irrigation coordination, and maintenance periods. The role supports competitive bidding and cost control for landscape projects..

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for soft landscape works.
• Perform quantity take-offs from landscape drawings and specifications.
• Estimate costs for plants, trees, shrubs, turf, soil, mulch, fertilizers, and related materials.
• Calculate labor, equipment, transportation, planting, and maintenance costs.
• Review tender documents, specifications, and landscape schedules.
• Coordinate with nurseries and suppliers for pricing and availability.
• Support value engineering and alternative planting proposals.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
• Maintain cost databases and historical pricing records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Engineering or Other relevant degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience years in soft landscape estimation specifically (not hardscape only)
• Infrastructure, residential, or urban development projects
• Experience working with local authority and municipality standards
• Strong knowledge of plant species, planting methods, and landscape materials
• Ability to read landscape drawings and planting schedules
• Proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD, and estimation tools
• Good analytical, communication, and time-management skills