Senior Landscape Architect

Role overview

This position sits within a multidisciplinary design environment focused on delivering high-quality built environment solutions across the Middle East. The work calls for strong design capability, a portfolio that demonstrates relevant project experience, and the ability to produce landscape concepts and detailed work suited to regional conditions. The role offers exposure to international practice within a globally recognized consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Define the scope and objectives for landscape projects.
• Plan and coordinate design presentations for clients.
• Develop and track the design review schedule and ensure it is followed.
• Oversee the financial aspects of design delivery.
• Identify project-specific risks and manage them proactively.
• Establish design criteria, standards, and key parameters.
• Monitor the quality of design outputs.
• Prepare and manage design modifications.
• Appoint and coordinate sub-consultants and other external services as needed.
• Liaise technically with heads of other disciplines.

Technical qualifications

• A relevant degree and professional affiliation are required.
• Applicants should bring 8 to 12 years of experience in landscape architecture, including site implementation.
• Experience in bid and proposal preparation is important.
• A strong understanding of design, tendering, and construction workflows is expected.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is needed.
• Exposure to SketchUp and Adobe CS5 tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is required.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles is expected.

Behavioral competencies

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are essential.
• The role requires the ability to guide a small team of around 3 to 4 people.
• The ideal candidate can make decisions independently and work in a proactive manner.

Rewards and benefits

• Tax-free compensation.
• Life cover.
• Medical coverage.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Company gratuity arrangement.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Annual flight allowance.
• Transport and housing support.
• 24/7 Employee Wellbeing Program covering finance, legal support, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About the employer

The organization is a global engineering services and nuclear business that connects people, data, and technology to improve infrastructure and energy systems. Its teams of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers work together with clients and industry partners to deliver solutions that support a better future.