Associate - Landscape Architecture - RE Developer - Abu Dhabi

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Associate - Landscape Architecture to manage landscape design projects. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in landscape design, expertise in design production and management, and proficiency in software like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers a competitive salary between AED 19500-23000 and opportunities for long-term career growth within the UAE Leisure and Tourism sector.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in landscape design, preferably within the UAE/GCC.
• Experience in both hands-on design production and design management/coordination.
• Strong design skills with ability to produce hand sketches, digital layouts, and concept visuals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-house landscape design studies, test fits, concept sketches, and design visions.
• Support the creation of design narratives, storyboards, and visual material.
• Assist in managing and coordinating the overall landscape design and development process.

Skills

landscape design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp/Revit

Job description

Overview

The role of Associate - Landscape Architecture ensures that landscape, public realm and open space projects are well-designed, integrated, and aligned while providing creative design input at multiple stages. Cmbine hands‑on design work-developing studies, test fits, and concept visions-with support for managing external consultants and coordinating with internal teams.

Client Details

Our client is a leading RE/master developer in Abu Dhabi, responsible for delivering large‑scale residential, mixed‑use and community projects that shape the city's long‑term urban vision.

Description

• Prepare in‑house landscape design studies, test fits, concept sketches, and design visions to inform project strategies.
• Develop preliminary layouts, diagrams, and presentations for leadership review.
• Support the creation of design narratives, storyboards, and visual material for internal and external use.
• Assist in managing and coordinating the overall landscape design and development process in collaboration with the wider projects and delivery team, ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and environmental sustainability.
• Coordinate with external consultants to ensure compliance with design briefs, leadership direction, and standards.
• Review consultant outputs at concept, schematic and detailed dewsigm stages, providing feedback and recommendations.
• Support preparation of design briefs, RFPs, and scopes for consultant appointments.
• Ensure all designs maintain a high level of quality, aligning with project programs and approved direction and design intent.
• Assess and evaluate consultant design work for compliance with approved design briefs, leadership direction, relevant codes, regulations, and best practice standards.
• Align landscape design projects with company objectives, project requirements, and industry standards.
• Monitoring, organizing, and ensuring the required quality and timeliness of the design production, and stakeholders work on projects of all scales.
• Identify and address potential design challenges, proposing effective solutions to maintain project.
• Perform design reviews throughout the design process from conceptual design through schematic and detailed/contract documents.

Profile

A successful Associate - Landscape Architecture should have:
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field. 8+ years of professional experience in landscape design, preferably within the UAE/GCC. Experience in both hands‑on design production and design management/coordination. Familiarity with public realm, open space, and waterfront design projects. Exceptional design aesthetic sensibility, executed on various projects, including hardscape, softscape, site furnishings, wayfinding, signage, and landscape lighting design etc. for mixed‑use developments.
Strong design skills with ability to produce hand sketches, digital layouts, and concept visuals. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp/Revit. Ability to manage and coordinate consultant design processes while contributing creatively. Knowledge of sustainable landscape practices, planting design, and green infrastructure principles.
Knowledge of native and adaptive plant species sustainable landscape practices, and green infrastructure design principles. Strong understanding of local and regional landscape design practices.

Job Offer

A competitive salary of approximately AED 19500-23000 per month and benefits.

A permanent position with long‑term career growth opportunities.

Exposure to high‑profile projects within the Abu Dhabi Leisure, Travel & Tourism sector.

Supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Skills

landscape design