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Ahmed Elsherbiny

Ahmed Elsherbiny

Riyadh

Summary

Accomplished Irrigation, Wet Utilities, and Landscape professional with over 24 years of experience and a proven track record in delivering complex, large-scale projects across the Gulf region.
Brings comprehensive expertise across all phases of project execution and management, with leadership roles spanning Contractor, Designer, Project Manager, Head of Water Division, and Consultant. Renowned for strategic thinking, technical problem-solving, and successfully leading multidisciplinary teams. Strongly committed to water efficiency, sustainability, and value engineering, consistently delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Irrigation and Water Treatment Engineer

ILF Consulting
Riyadh
11.2024 - Current

ILF Consulting Engineers is a global firm providing expert services in energy, water, and infrastructure. In Saudi Arabia, ILF serves as the PMC for King Abdulaziz Park, a flagship Green Riyadh project spanning 5,000,000 m².

  • I am leading the review and supervision of irrigation systems, water tanks, and pump rooms.
  • Overseeing the design, review, and implementation of a high-efficiency TSE RO plant (12,500 m³/day).
  • Managing sustainable stormwater systems, including natural wadis, and urban drainage.
  • Supervising the design and execution of fountains and water features.
  • Monitoring potable water, sewage, and firefighting systems.
  • Ensuring system integration through SCADA and automation platforms.
  • Solving technical challenges and addressing contractor TQs (Technical Queries) efficiently.
  • Coordinating closely with the client, stakeholders, and multiple disciplines to align project goals.
  • Supporting project planning, progress tracking, and reporting to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Contributing to risk assessment, value engineering, and decision-making processes.
  • Acting as a key liaison between site teams and project leadership to maintain workflow and meet project KPIs.

Senior Irrigation Engineer

IDOM Consulting Engineering Architecture
Riyadh
07.2021 - 11.2024
  • I worked as a core team engineer for the Sports Boulevard Foundation, one of the landmark projects under Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision.
  • Lead the irrigation and water features work in phase 1 packages of the project, including wells and R.O.
  • Plants, mechanical work for irrigation tanks with pump rooms, the main and lateral network with all valves and chambers, and the central control system.
  • Follow up on the irrigation progress, and prevent project delays through carefully considered risk and feasibility assessments.
  • Review of the project design and specification.
  • Redesign the irrigation networks to match the local requirements and standards.
  • Review the contractors' technical submittals, and manage the technical submittals' progress and quality.
  • Attending the client and the authorities' coordination and technical meetings solves the problems and proposes solutions.

Senior Irrigation Engineer, Consultant

Dar El-Handasah
Riyadh
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Manage and lead irrigation work in 3 phases of the project starting from wells, R.O
  • Plants, fountains, mechanical work for irrigation tanks with pump rooms, main and lateral network with all valves and chambers, and central control system
  • Coordinate irrigation works programs, utilizing exceptional attention to detail to minimize errors
  • Coordinate between contractors in different packages to deliver the project on time with the best quality
  • Minimize deviation from cost parameters through performance and budget monitoring
  • Resolve project challenges through in-depth analysis and stakeholder consultation
  • Review the contractor’s technical submittals and manage the submittals’ progress and quality

Water & Irrigation Manager / Project Manager

Zaid Al-Hussain Group
KSA
05.2010 - 04.2018
  • I worked for Zaid Al-Hussein as a project manager for Qiddiya Visitor Center, Princess Noura University, and Khozamah Garden.
  • Manage the water and irrigation division of the company, and support the project in all the kingdom's regions.
  • Manage the irrigation, water design, and technical office.
  • Study and price the bids for the irrigation and wet utilities.
  • Training for the technical and design team.
  • Worked as an irrigation product technical support for the trade division for Rain Bird and Toro irrigation products.

Main projects.

  • Qiddiyah Experience Visitor Center.
  • Princess Nora University.
  • Group of public gardens with the Riyadh municipality, like Alkhozama Garden and Olaya.
  • Mansoura Garden, and Shoaibi Garden with Riyadh Municipality.
  • King Abdullah Mosque in the Financial District (KAFD).
  • Jalmoudah Park, with the Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbou
  • King Saud University.
  • Baha University.
  • Haiel University.
  • Aljouf University.
  • Jazan University.
  • Construction of more than 100 km in length of irrigation networks with a central control system in Stage 6, 7, 13, Marsofa 1, and 2, with Riyadh Municipality.
  • Raghdan Park, with Baha municipality,
  • Banban Park (King Salman Park) with the Riyadh municipality.
  • King Salman Social Center.
  • King Abdul-Aziz Road, Jeddah, with Jeddah Municipality.
  • Bekirya and Riyad El Khabra are housing with the Ministry of Housing.
  • Design hundreds of governmental, municipal, and private projects.
  • Prince Hussam Park in Baha.

Senior Landscape and Irrigation, Consultant

Zuhair Fayez Partnership
10.2009 - 05.2010
  • Worked with Zuhair Fayez as a senior Landscape and Irrigation consultant engineer for Riyadh Municipality in the project of development of landscaping and irrigation projects in Riyadh city
  • Prepare the project’s technical specs and create a quality control manual for the construction and maintenance of the Municipality projects
  • Create inspection checklist forms with guide booklets for the inspection process
  • Perform training for the inspectors and municipality engineers to make the inspection according to the specs and standards
  • Review and audit the irrigation shop drawing, and the contractor’s technical submittals
  • Monitor the maintenance contractors and impose penalties for non-complied work
  • Report the results of the development program to the municipality

Senior Irrigation Engineer

Mouchel International, WSP
Riyadh-Dubai
10.2008 - 09.2009
  • Design the irrigation & fire network for Al Wasl Smart city on 14,000,000 m2 in Riyadh
  • Design the irrigation system for Loloat Al Raha Resort in Abu Dhabi
  • Design the irrigation system for Jumeirah Village in Dubai
  • Coordinate with the landscaping team in the irrigation network
  • Attend client meetings and discuss requirements and technical issues

Irrigation Engineer / Project Manager

Al Madodi Contracting
01.2008 - 10.2008
  • Project manager for the landscape and irrigation work at King Abdullah’s private palace - Riyadh
  • Project Manager for the landscape and irrigation work at Bahra Technical Institution - Makkah
  • Irrigation engineer in King Abdullah Economic City Access Road (KAEC) - Jeddah
  • Irrigation Engineer at King Salman Palace - Riyadh
  • Irrigation engineer at Jeddah Airport
  • Irrigation Engineer at Bin Laden Industrial City in Rabigh
  • Irrigation Engineer at Swaidi park - Riyadh

Landscape and Irrigation Engineer

Al Riyadh Nurseries
03.2001 - 02.2002
  • Manage the nursery and the plant production
  • Landscape and irrigation engineer for many private villas and palaces

Education

Bachelor of Agriculture Sience - Horticulture

Ain Shams University
Egypt
09-2000

Skills

  • Project Management: Expertise in overseeing project programs, activities, risk assessments, technical submitting, construction progress, and handover
  • Design & Modeling: Skilled in designing and modeling irrigation systems and wet utilities using AutoCAD, ToolPac, AutoLISP, WaterCAD, RainCAD, LandFX, and SewerCAD
  • Water Management & Sustainability: Extensive knowledge of irrigation, water management, and sustainability requirements
  • Technical Expertise: Specialized in deep wells, RO plants, water treatment plants, TSE water regulations, , pump stations and water tanks, central control systems, SCADA, filtration systems, valves, chambers, fog systems, and water features
  • Training & Speaking: Experienced trainer and speaker, having led training sessions and spoken at the KSA Landscape Summit for three years
  • Safety & Compliance: Strong understanding of safety and compliance regulations for irrigation, landscape, and wet utility systems
  • Coordination & Problem-Solving: Adept at coordinating landscape and utility work, resolving clashes between utilities, and managing integration with infrastructure projects

Timeline

Senior Irrigation and Water Treatment Engineer

ILF Consulting
11.2024 - Current

Senior Irrigation Engineer

IDOM Consulting Engineering Architecture
07.2021 - 11.2024

Senior Irrigation Engineer, Consultant

Dar El-Handasah
10.2018 - 07.2021

Water & Irrigation Manager / Project Manager

Zaid Al-Hussain Group
05.2010 - 04.2018

Senior Landscape and Irrigation, Consultant

Zuhair Fayez Partnership
10.2009 - 05.2010

Senior Irrigation Engineer

Mouchel International, WSP
10.2008 - 09.2009

Irrigation Engineer / Project Manager

Al Madodi Contracting
01.2008 - 10.2008

Landscape and Irrigation Engineer

Al Riyadh Nurseries
03.2001 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Agriculture Sience - Horticulture

Ain Shams University
Ahmed Elsherbiny