Associate/Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Surbana Jurong; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Associate / Senior Associate Landscape Architect to lead design development and manage complex landscape projects. Candidates should have 10–12 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Suite. This role offers the opportunity to mentor a talented team and contribute to impactful design initiatives across the UAE and GCC.

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.
• Manage client relationships and present design proposals.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the studio culture.

Skills

Landscape architecture design

Project management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

Proficiency in 3D tools

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

3D tools

Revit

Job description

• 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!