NOW HIRING - SENIOR ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY
Our Client is an International Engineering Consultancy with a proven track record of delivering mega projects globally.
The Position:
The Senior Associate Landscape Architect will play a key leadership role in the delivery of high-profile landscape architecture projects across the Middle East. The position requires a strong combination of design excellence, technical expertise, team leadership, and client engagement, contributing strategically to project success from concept through construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design development of complex landscape architecture projects from concept, schematic, and detailed design through to construction documentation
- Ensure design quality, innovation, and technical excellence across all project stages
- Oversee the preparation and review of drawings, specifications, reports, and tender documentation in accordance with local and international standards
- Provide expert input on sustainable design strategies, materials, planting, irrigation, and environmental considerations relevant to the regional climate
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, urban designers, engineers, and specialist consultants
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve technical and design issues efficiently
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, authorities, and stakeholders
- Lead and participate in client meetings, design workshops, and presentations
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, fee estimates, and interviews
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level landscape architects and designers
- Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and performance support to project teams
- Contribute to the development of best practices, design standards, and internal processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
- 15+ years of professional experience, including significant Middle East project exposure
- Proven experience delivering large-scale public realm, mixed-use, hospitality, or infrastructure-related projects
- Strong knowledge of regional authority requirements, standards, and approval processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with BIM and 3D software is an advantage
- Strong design, technical, and project leadership skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing abilities
- Experience leading and mentoring junior and mid-level team members
