Senior Landscape Architect

Role Overview

WSP is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join the Landscape Architecture team in the Middle East, supporting the design and delivery of projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Role Purpose

This role exists to lead the development of innovative landscape architecture and public realm concepts from visioning through detailed design, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with client aspirations and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development

• 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.
• Develop creative, sustainable, and cost-effective landscape design proposals aligned with client aspirations and project objectives.

Project Support

• Support landscape master planning, urban design, public realm, and detailed landscape architecture projects.
• Support project delivery from concept design through construction stages while maintaining WSP's quality standards.
• Prepare presentations, reports, drawings, design narratives, and technical documentation.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews, presenting concepts and design solutions with confidence.

Team & Professional Development

• 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 & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.