Associate Landscape Architect

WSP in the Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director - Landscape Architect, where your expertise will shape sustainable outdoor spaces across the Middle East. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team, manage complex projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality designs that enhance community life. This innovative firm values work-life balance and offers competitive pay, comprehensive medical coverage, and generous leave. If you're passionate about landscape architecture and eager to make a difference, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

First class medical cover

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in landscape architecture with project management expertise.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage landscape architecture projects across the Middle East.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure project delivery within scope and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Sustainable Design Principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Lumion

Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

Our landscape architecture team is dedicated to creating sustainable and visually engaging outdoor spaces that enhance the quality of life for communities. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director - Landscape Architect to lead and manage our landscape architecture team and projects across the Middle East.

As the Associate - Landscape Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic direction, management, and delivery of landscape architecture projects. Working closely with senior management, you will provide leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure the successful execution of projects while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Your new role, what's involved

• Provide strategic direction and vision for the landscape architecture division, ensuring team objectives align with company goals and client expectations.
• Lead the conceptualization, design development, and execution of complex landscape architecture projects, incorporating site analysis, cultural context, and sustainability principles.
• Effectively manage project teams, resources, and budgets to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while upholding high-quality design standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, stakeholders, and project partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the creation of design concepts, presentations, and documentation, ensuring they align with the client's vision, project requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to junior and mid-level staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists, to seamlessly integrate landscape design into larger development projects.
• Lead business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and networking activities, to expand the company's portfolio and market presence in landscape architecture.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in landscape architecture and urban design, contributing to thought leadership and innovation within the industry.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and standards governing landscape architecture projects in the Middle East region, and proactively manage project risks.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 14 years of experience in landscape architecture, with a proven history of leading and managing complex projects in the Middle East.
• Strong project management skills, including experience in overseeing project teams, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire, motivate, and empower team members to reach their full potential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and Lumion.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sustainable design principles, green building standards, and environmental regulations relevant to landscape architecture projects in the Middle East.
• Fluency in English is essential.
  
  

What's in it for you

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. Dedicated to our local communities, and propelled by international expertise, we are technical experts and strategic advisors, working together to solve some of the most complex challenges.

Here at WSP, we greatly value your work-life balance, and your requirements for flexibility. Work is only one part of our lives, and making time for other things is important, be that our families, our friends, or ourselves.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy we strive to maintain a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution every individual can bring to WSP. We recognize the value of working with diverse teams of varying backgrounds and experiences, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

Our team is made up of technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, designers, and program and construction management professionals.

Together we utilise our local understanding, international reach, and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities, and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems.

We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.