Senior Landscape Architect

Overview

WSP Middle East invites applications for the role of Senior Landscape Architect to join their dedicated Landscape Architecture team. This position involves spearheading the design and execution of landscape projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams from initial concept through to detailed implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead innovative landscape architecture and public space concepts from initial vision to detailed design stages.
• Create high-quality visual communications including hand sketches, freehand illustrations, and digital renderings to clearly express design ideas.
• Contribute to landscape master planning, urban design, public realm improvements, and detailed landscape architecture assignments.
• Work in partnership with architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, and environmental experts to produce integrated design solutions.
• Deliver creative, sustainable, and cost-efficient landscape proposals that meet client goals and project requirements.
• Prepare presentations, technical reports, drawings, narratives, and other project documentation.
• Present concepts and design proposals confidently at client meetings, workshops, and design reviews.
• Support project delivery throughout concept and construction phases while ensuring adherence to WSP's quality standards.
• Mentor junior colleagues and help nurture the growth of the Landscape Design Studio.
• Keep updated with the latest industry trends, design technologies, sustainability practices, and standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ professional experience at a prominent landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Extensive background delivering landscape and public realm projects within the Middle East region.
• Exceptional conceptual design competence, supported by a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in hand-drawing, sketching, and digital design tools.
• Skilled in industry software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, or comparable visualization platforms.
• Strong abilities in graphic communication, presentation, and storytelling.
• Comprehensive understanding of landscape detailing, construction processes, and project delivery workflows.
• Adept at multitasking and thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Company Culture

Join a vibrant community of over 69,000 global professionals united by a common goal to make a meaningful impact in communities worldwide. This role offers a platform to contribute positively to the future of landscape architecture and urban development.