Associate/Senior Associate Landscape Architect

• Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.
• Lead high-impact landscape and public realm projects across the UAE and GCC, delivering sustainable and climate-responsive environments.
• Mentor and guide a talented team of designers, driving creative excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About SJ:

Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees in 40+ countries. Our Middle East studios deliver transformative projects across landscape architecture, buildings & cities, infrastructure, and environmental planning.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Associate / Senior Associate Landscape Architect to lead design development, manage complex landscape projects, and support the growth of our Abu Dhabi landscape team. The role requires strong design leadership, technical excellence, and proven UAE/GCC experience across multiple project typologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver landscape projects across mixed-use, hospitality, residential, and public realm sectors.
• Oversee concept, schematic, and detailed design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and planners to ensure multidisciplinary alignment.
• Manage client relationships and present design proposals confidently.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to an innovative, collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture.
• 10-12 years of experience, including 4-6 years in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong portfolio of complex landscape and public realm projects.
• Knowledge of UAE authority processes and regional standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and 3D tools; Revit is an advantage.

Why Join SJ

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.