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Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
Overview
The Turf Engineer will be responsible for the planning, maintenance, inspection, and enhancement of natural and synthetic turf across various facilities within a large-scale Facilities Management (FM) project in Qatar. This role ensures that all turf areas—such as sports fields, parks, landscaped zones, and public spaces—meet international standards for safety, performance, and visual quality, while complying with local climatic conditions and sustainability requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in turf science, irrigation systems, soil analysis, horticulture, and grounds maintenance, along with experience working in hot-climate environments like the GCC.
Your Role
Turf Maintenance & Operations
- Oversee daily inspection, upkeep, and performance standards of natural and artificial turf areas.
- Develop and implement turf maintenance schedules including mowing, aeration, dethatching, topdressing, fertilization, and pest/disease control.
- Monitor turf health using scientific assessment methods, soil testing, and environmental condition analysis.
- Ensure turf surfaces meet required standards for sports performance, safety, and aesthetics.
Irrigation & Water Management
- Manage irrigation systems including scheduling, troubleshooting, and optimization for water efficiency.
- Coordinate with irrigation technicians to ensure proper distribution uniformity and system maintenance.
- Recommend water-saving practices aligned with Qatar sustainability goals.
Technical & Quality Compliance
- Ensure all turf maintenance activities comply with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), Ashghal standards, and relevant international turf standards.
- Prepare technical reports, inspection logs, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
- Conduct rootzone analysis, soil nutrient mapping, and turf stress evaluations.
Project & Vendor Management
- Supervise landscape technicians, groundskeepers, and external service providers.
- Coordinate with facility managers, sports officials, and FM operations teams for event-related turf preparations.
- Manage procurement of turf materials, fertilizers, pesticides, and specialized equipment.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Implement safe working practices in accordance with HSE policies.
- Ensure usage of environmentally friendly chemicals and sustainable turf practices suitable for Qatar's climate
Location
Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-148964
Salary range
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About You
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications in turf management, sports turf maintenance, pest control, or irrigation (preferred).
- Knowledge of FIFA, USGA, or World Rugby turf standards is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in turf maintenance within FM projects, stadiums, sports complexes, golf courses, or large-scale landscape environments.
- Proven experience managing turf in arid or GCC climates is highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with natural grass care, synthetic turf upkeep, and irrigation technologies.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of turf diseases, pest management, and soil science.
- Technical knowledge of irrigation systems, pumps, sprinklers, and related equipment.
- Ability to interpret turf performance data and create improvement strategies.
- Excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in high-temperature outdoor environments as per Qatar labor and health guidelines.
Other Requirements
- Valid Qatar driving license (or ability to obtain one) preferred.
- Willingness to work flexible hours based on project requirements and sports schedules.
- Familiarity with CAFM systems is an added advantage.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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