Design Manager-Landscaping

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

Job summary

A global engineering and technology firm is seeking a Design Manager-Landscaping for a high-profile waterfront development project in Abu Dhabi. This role involves coordinating landscape design efforts, managing external consultants, and ensuring project objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Landscape Architecture and relevant experience in large-scale projects, along with proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in large-scale masterplans.
• Registered or Chartered Landscape Architect preferred.
• Proficiency in landscape design software.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Client's interests in all landscape-related matters.
• Coordinate with external landscape consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Monitor design progress and assist with quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Communication and presentation

Problem-solving

Knowledge of sustainability frameworks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Title: Design Manager-Landscaping

Job Title: Design Manager-Landscaping
Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 15 years
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

About Company
Bometown, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.

Project Overview

KBR is seeking a talented and proactive Landscape Design Manager to join the team to support with an Island masterplan - a landmark waterfront development. The role involves working directly with the Client's internal development and master plan teams, providing expert input and coordination support across all phases of landscape design and implementation.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project from the client/developer side, ensuring the landscape vision is successfully delivered across public realm, open space networks, waterfront edges, and communities.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the Client's interests in all landscape-related matters on the Island masterplan.
• Coordinate with external landscape consultants, master-planners, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Review/comment consultant submissions to ensure alignment with the Client's vision, brand, and sustainability targets.
• Assist with internal approvals, stakeholder presentations, and design brief development.
• Support coordination between landscape design and infrastructure, plots design team, coastal/marine works and road/infrastructure.
• Attend regular design, coordination, and site meetings to provide landscape input.
• Monitor design progress and assist with quality assurance during landscape implementation on site.
• Help resolve design or construction issues related to landscape works.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide progress reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, supervision consultants, contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities ensuring consistency and collaboration alignment and compliance with project specifications and regulations.
• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and the client, detailing progress, challenges and solutions, commercial status, risks etc.
• Collaborate with the technical team to review engineering designs, ensuring constructability and compliance with industry standards.
• Guide and mentor project team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field. Registered or Chartered Landscape Architect preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience, including work on large-scale masterplans or waterfront developments.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and public realm strategies.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.