Landscape Architect (Saudi National)

Role Overview

Landscape Architect position with Egis Group (Omrania), located in Saudi Arabia. This role is open to Saudi Nationals only.

Company Overview

Omrania is a landscape architecture and planning practice within the Egis Group. The practice has delivered prominent regional projects spanning historic and cultural spaces to large-scale urban parks, with a strong pipeline of ambitious and transformative work across the region.

Role Purpose

Support the design and delivery of landscape and public-realm projects across all RIBA stages under supervision, while developing creative, technical, and digital design skills through active participation in project work and collaboration with senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Documentation Support

• Assist in preparing landscape drawings, 3D models, reports, and presentation materials.
• Translate design direction and redlines from senior staff into clear, accurate documentation.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, layer discipline, and proper file naming in accordance with QA/QC procedures.
• Contribute to planting, material, and sustainability research.
• Support internal coordination with architecture, structure, and MEP teams by producing clearly referenced layouts and sections.
• Participate in design reviews, contributing creative ideas and visual support.

Technical & Digital Competence

• Use AutoCAD, Revit LA, Civil 3D, and Adobe Creative Suite proficiently for design and documentation tasks.
• Support model setup, drawing extraction, and updates within BIM 360 or shared platforms.
• Adhere to company CAD and BIM standards, templates, and file-management procedures.
• Learn and apply 3D visualisation, rendering, and diagramming tools.
• Demonstrate initiative in improving personal speed, accuracy, and digital literacy.

Professional & Commercial Awareness

• Understand assigned tasks, deliverables, and associated deadlines.
• Track task completion time and maintain awareness of resource constraints.
• Recognise the relationship between design effort, fee budgets, and project milestones.
• Contribute to efficient task delivery and responsible use of company resources.

Quality & Sustainability

• Follow internal QA/QC checklists for all drawings before submission.
• Maintain accuracy to reduce rework and ensure alignment with senior feedback.
• Integrate sustainability, planting, and water-efficiency principles into design work.
• Participate in team research or design discussions on climate-responsive and resilient design.

Learning, Mentorship & Team Contribution

• Actively participate in mentoring sessions and apply feedback constructively.
• Maintain a personal CPD / learning record as part of professional development.
• Support a positive team culture based on respect, curiosity, and accountability.
• Collaborate openly with peers, seniors, and other disciplines in delivering coordinated outputs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture (preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and at least one 3D or BIM tool (Revit LA, Civil 3D, Rhino, or SketchUp).
• Understanding of sustainability principles, planting design, and material coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, follow direction, and maintain design quality.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong design and graphic communication skills.
• Readiness for this role is assessed against the Landscape Architecture Skills Framework.

Additional Information

• Saudi National Required.