Associate Landscape Architect

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA); Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA) in Dubai seeks an Associate Landscape Architect to lead high-profile landscape projects across the Middle East, from concept through construction, integrating design excellence with technical rigor and strong client engagement.

The role requires 12+ years of experience with regional exposure, proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; BIM/3D tools are advantageous. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 12+ years of professional experience including Middle East exposure
• Experience delivering large-scale public realm, hospitality or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of regional authority requirements and approval processes

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept to construction documentation
• Ensure design quality, innovation, and technical excellence across project stages
• Oversee drawings, specs, reports, and tender docs per local/international standards
• Provide input on sustainable design strategies, planting, irrigation, and climate considerations
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve design issues
• Lead client meetings, design workshops, and presentations
• Support business development including proposals and interviews
• Mentor junior and mid-level landscape architects
• Provide clear direction and feedback to project teams
• Contribute to best practices and internal standards

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

BIM

3D software

Job description

NOW HIRING - ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Our Client is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy delivering iconic projects across the Middle East.

The Position:

The Associate Landscape Architect will play a key leadership role in the delivery of high-profile landscape architecture projects across the Middle East. The position requires a strong combination of design excellence, technical expertise, team leadership, and client engagement, contributing strategically to project success from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design development of complex landscape architecture projects from concept, schematic, and detailed design through to construction documentation
• Ensure design quality, innovation, and technical excellence across all project stages
• Oversee the preparation and review of drawings, specifications, reports, and tender documentation in accordance with local and international standards
• Provide expert input on sustainable design strategies, materials, planting, irrigation, and environmental considerations relevant to the regional climate
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, urban designers, engineers, and specialist consultants
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve technical and design issues efficiently
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, authorities, and stakeholders
• Lead and participate in client meetings, design workshops, and presentations
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, fee estimates, and interviews
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level landscape architects and designers
• Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and performance support to project teams
• Contribute to the development of best practices, design standards, and internal processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 12+ years of professional experience, including significant Middle East project exposure
• Proven experience delivering large-scale public realm, mixed-use, hospitality, or infrastructure-related projects
• Strong knowledge of regional authority requirements, standards, and approval processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with BIM and 3D software is an advantage
• Strong design, technical, and project leadership skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing abilities
• Experience leading and mentoring junior and mid-level team members