Landscape Architect

Lavita Landscape Business is a premier design firm specializing in creating bespoke, sustainable, and luxurious outdoor environments across the UAE. We are recognized for transforming challenging desert climates into stunning, livable, and water-efficient landscapes for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. We are currently seeking a highly creative and technically proficient Landscape Architect to join our team in Dubai.

You will be a key driver in the design process, responsible for taking projects from initial concept through to successful completion on-site. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Gulf-region horticulture, excellent technical documentation skills, and a proven ability to deliver impactful, beautiful, and sustainable outdoor spaces that comply with local standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design Development: Lead the development of landscape designs from concept stage through schematic design, design development, and detailed technical documentation.

• Documentation & Compliance: Produce high-quality, fully coordinated construction drawings (plans, sections, details), specifications, and tender documents, ensuring strict adherence to Dubai Municipality and other relevant UAE authority regulations.

• Horticulture & Material Selection: Select appropriate, climate-resilient softscape (plant) and hardscape (material) palettes suitable for the local environment and water conservation targets.

• Coordination: Work closely with in-house design teams, external architects, engineers (Civil, MEP, Irrigation), and specialized contractors to ensure seamless project integration.

• Project Management: Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for assigned projects under the guidance of a senior director.

• Client Interface: Prepare and deliver professional presentations to clients, effectively communicating design intent and technical solutions in a culturally sensitive manner.

• Site Supervision: Conduct regular site visits for quality control, resolving design issues promptly during the construction and installation phases.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from a recognized institution.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture. Demonstrable experience working on projects within the Dubai/GCC region is strongly preferred.

Benefits

A stimulating opportunity to contribute to some of the UAE's most prestigious and high-profile projects.

A professional, supportive, and multicultural international work environment.

A competitive, tax-free salary package (commensurate with experience) and comprehensive employment benefits as per UAE labour law.

Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.