Description
We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team at WSP Middle East. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to landscape-led developments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams from concept through to detailed design.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of innovative landscape architecture and public realm concepts from visioning through detailed design.
- Produce high-quality hand sketches, freehand illustrations, and digital visualizations to communicate design intent.
- Support landscape master planning, urban design, public realm, and detailed landscape architecture projects.
- Collaborate closely with architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Develop creative, sustainable, and cost-effective landscape design proposals aligned with client aspirations and project objectives.
- Prepare presentations, reports, drawings, design narratives, and technical documentation.
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews, presenting concepts and design solutions with confidence.
- Support project delivery from concept design through construction stages while maintaining WSP's quality standards.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the Landscape Design Studio.
- Stay informed of emerging industry trends, design technologies, sustainability initiatives, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
- 8+ years of professional experience within a leading landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Strong experience delivering landscape architecture and public realm projects across the Middle East region.
- Exceptional conceptual design ability with a strong portfolio showcasing hand-drawing, sketching, and digital design capabilities.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, or equivalent visualization tools.
- Excellent graphic communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
- Strong understanding of landscape detailing, construction methodologies, and project delivery processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.