Associate / Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Robert Bird Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global urban and engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate Landscape Architect in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading landscape design projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior designers. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and extensive experience in the UAE/GCC. Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to sustainable, impactful landscape design.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience, including 4-6 years in the UAE / GCC.
• Strong portfolio of complex landscape and public realm projects.
• Knowledge of UAE authority processes and regional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver landscape projects across mixed-use, hospitality, residential, and public realm sectors.
• Oversee concept, schematic, and detailed design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and planners to ensure multidisciplinary alignment.

Skills

Landscape design leadership

Client management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

3D tools

Revit

Job description

Overview

• Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.
• Lead high-impact landscape and public realm projects across the UAE and GCC, delivering sustainable and climate-responsive environments.
• Mentor and guide a talented team of designers, driving creative excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About Surbana Jurong (SJ Group)

Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees in 40+ countries. Our Middle East studios deliver transformative projects across landscape architecture, buildings & cities, infrastructure, and environmental planning.

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate / Senior Associate Landscape Architect to lead design development, manage complex landscape projects, and support the growth of our Abu Dhabi landscape team. The role requires strong design leadership, technical excellence, and proven UAE / GCC experience across multiple project typologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver landscape projects across mixed-use, hospitality, residential, and public realm sectors.
• Oversee concept, schematic, and detailed design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and planners to ensure multidisciplinary alignment.
• Manage client relationships and present design proposals confidently.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to an innovative, collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
• 10–12 years of experience, including 4-6 years in the UAE / GCC.
• Strong portfolio of complex landscape and public realm projects.
• Knowledge of UAE authority processes and regional standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and 3D tools; Revit is an advantage.

Why Join SJ?

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!