Principal / Associate Landscape Architect

Role Overview

WSP Middle East is recruiting a Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to provide design and team leadership within the Landscape Design Studio, shaping high-quality, creative, and sustainable landscape solutions across major projects in the region.

Role Purpose

Lead the design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape architecture and public realm projects from concept through implementation, combining creative design leadership with technical expertise, client engagement, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

• Lead the design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape architecture and public realm projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop compelling landscape concepts, masterplans, and public realm strategies that respond to environmental, cultural, and client requirements.
• Champion design excellence, innovation, and sustainability throughout all project stages.
• Provide technical and design leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.

Team Management and Mentorship

• Guide and mentor Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, and Junior Designers within the studio.
• Support the continued growth and success of WSP's Landscape Design Studio across the Middle East.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on landscape architecture and public realm matters.
• Lead design workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Project Delivery

• Drive project delivery, ensuring quality, programme, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Expertise in design development, project delivery, and client management.

Collaboration and Integration

• Collaborate closely with architects, planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and other disciplines across WSP's global network.

Business Development

• Contribute to business development activities, bids, competitions, and client pursuits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience within leading international landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancies.
• Strong Middle East project experience across landscape architecture, public realm, and master planning developments.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale, high-profile projects.
• Chartered, Registered, or professionally accredited status would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional conceptual design capability with strong hand-sketching, visual communication, and digital design skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, and other relevant design software.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable landscape design principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.