Associate - Landscape Architecture

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect in Abu Dhabi to lead medium-scale landscape projects across public realm, commercial, residential and master-planned environments. You will combine design leadership with technical delivery, coordinating with architecture, engineering and specialists while mentoring juniors and contributing to studio growth.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in landscape architecture, a relevant degree, and strong client-facing abilities to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design or a relevant discipline is required.
• At least 10 years of professional landscape architecture experience with design development and technical delivery.
• Experience coordinating with architecture, engineering and multidisciplinary teams is essential.
• Commercial awareness including exposure to fees, cost plans and proposals is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate medium-sized landscape architecture projects with increasing independence.
• Coordinate landscape requirements with architecture, engineering and specialists.
• Present design concepts and manage client meetings and communications.
• Prepare and review landscape technical packages with senior review.
• Support studio design discussions and contribute to R&D initiatives.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Public realm design

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design leadership

Client coordination

Design reviews

Technical documentation

Project cost plans

QA and QC

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design or relevant discipline

Job description

Associate - Landscape Architecture Job Snapshot

Role: Associate - Landscape Architecture Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architecture-Interior Design Experience: Minimum 10 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Associate - Landscape Architecture in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for an experienced landscape professional ready to lead medium-scale projects across public realm, commercial, residential and master-planned environments. AECOM is hiring an Associate Landscape Architect to combine creative design leadership with technical delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, client management and sustainable landscape solutions while contributing to the continued development of its regional design studio.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architecture-Interior Design Salary: 22000-32000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Associate Landscape Architect takes ownership of landscape projects from design development through technical delivery while helping translate ambitious concepts into buildable, commercially viable environments. The position requires an understanding of public realm standards, planting, irrigation, regional conditions and the technical coordination needed to deliver integrated landscape schemes. The role also extends into studio development. Through design reviews, digital innovation, bid preparation, quality control and mentorship, the Associate will help strengthen design capability while supporting junior professionals and promoting new approaches to landscape architecture across the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple medium-sized landscape architecture projects with increasing independence and accountability.
• Establish appropriate project team structures, responsibilities and resource deployment in line with available fees and delivery requirements.
• Act as a technical lead while coordinating landscape requirements with architecture, engineering and specialist disciplines.
• Manage client meetings and maintain clear communication around design priorities, deliverables and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate submissions between clients, consultants, subconsultants and internal project teams.
• Lead design workshops, creative reviews and project discussions for live commissions and competitions.
• Apply relevant public realm design standards consistently across landscape projects.
• Contribute to studio design discussions and help establish strong design drivers for individual commissions.
• Balance creative ambition with client objectives, technical constraints, project budgets and delivery programs.
• Independently prepare and coordinate complete landscape technical packages with appropriate senior review.
• Apply regional planting and irrigation standards to landscape design development.
• Advance landscape concepts from initial design thinking into coordinated and technically deliverable solutions.
• Encourage innovative design approaches and strengthen the quality of landscape presentations and graphics.
• Explore digital design tools and emerging workflows that can improve landscape design, coordination and communication.
• Contribute to internal research and development initiatives related to landscape architecture.
• Support reviews of landscape cost plans and assess design decisions against commercial requirements.
• Maintain landscape project libraries, capability statements and representative project sheets.
• Participate in site activities and help resolve landscape design and construction issues during implementation.
• Assist with project financial reporting and monitor the commercial status of assigned work.
• Prepare change orders and variation documentation in coordination with Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Provide project workload and resource information for studio planning meetings.
• Coordinate landscape bids and proposals, including technical approaches, methodologies, delivery structures and commercial inputs.
• Perform systematic self-checks and review project deliverables against applicable QA and QC procedures.
• Identify capability requirements and contribute to recruitment activities where additional resources are needed.
• Mentor junior landscape professionals and provide practical guidance on design, technical development and project delivery.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of professional landscape architecture experience with demonstrated capability in design development, technical delivery and multidisciplinary project coordination. A bachelor 's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design or a relevant discipline is required, while postgraduate study will be advantageous. Candidates should understand public realm design, planting strategies, irrigation requirements, landscape detailing and regional design standards. Experience taking responsibility for complete technical packages and coordinating them with other disciplines is particularly important. Commercial awareness is also valuable, including exposure to project fees, cost plans, variations, proposals and resource planning. The position requires confidence when communicating with clients and the ability to guide design teams without losing sight of project objectives. Progress toward professional membership in Architecture, Urban Design or an equivalent relevant discipline is preferred. Applicants should provide a portfolio that clearly demonstrates landscape architecture design capability and completed project experience.

Skills Set

• Landscape architecture
• Public realm design
• Landscape design development
• Landscape master planning
• Technical landscape packages
• Planting design
• Irrigation design requirements
• Regional landscape standards
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Design leadership
• Client coordination
• Design reviews
• Landscape detailing
• Site design resolution
• Landscape cost plans
• Project financial reporting
• Change orders
• Variation orders
• Bid preparation
• Proposal development
• Resource planning
• Digital landscape design
• Design graphics
• Design innovation
• QA and QC
• Technical documentation
• Team coordination
• Junior staff mentoring

Why Join Us

Abu Dhabi 's expanding investment in public realm, mixed-use communities and high-quality urban environments continues to create demand for landscape architects who can connect strong design thinking with practical delivery. This position provides the opportunity to influence significant projects while developing greater responsibility across technical, commercial and client-facing areas. AECOM 's multidisciplinary environment gives landscape professionals access to architects, planners, engineers and infrastructure specialists working across complex regional projects. The Associate role also offers a pathway toward higher design leadership while providing opportunities to shape studio practices, mentor emerging professionals and advance innovative digital approaches to landscape delivery.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering architecture, planning, engineering, design and construction management services across buildings, transportation, water, environment and energy. Its landscape and multidisciplinary design teams work with public- and private-sector clients to create sustainable, resilient and functional places that respond to both community needs and long-term urban development.