Senior Landscape Architect – Public Realm & Design Leader

At WSP Middle East, we are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team, supporting the design and delivery of projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across a range of landscape-led developments, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams from concept through to detailed design.

• 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.

• 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, Sketch Up, 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.

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