Landscape Architect - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive employee benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is looking for a Landscape Architect to design and deliver various landscape architecture projects. You will play a crucial role from concept development to detailed documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality design solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities to work on landmark developments while enjoying a competitive salary package and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture design.
• Strong understanding of landscape architecture principles and design processes.
• Ability to interpret regulations, standards, and authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and desktop research aligned with project briefs.
• Streamline and present relevant research outputs for review.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants.

Skills

Landscape architecture principles

Multidisciplinary project experience

Research and communication skills

Design processes understanding

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Overview

Landscape Architect plays a key role in the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects in Dubai, contributing from early concept development through detailed documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and innovative design solutions.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Function: Architect
Salary: 12000-18000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market and desktop research aligned with project briefs and office thought leadership topics
• Streamline and present relevant research outputs for review by senior landscape architects
• Perform efficient online research to support design development and benchmarking
• Review, interpret, and graphically represent applicable landscape architecture standards and regulations
• Identify correct planning and landscape authority guidelines and present key findings to project teams
• Develop design content using sound design and technical knowledge to meet project timelines
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and support preparation of drawings, diagrams, reports, and datasets
• Identify discrepancies in design outputs and propose practical solutions to design challenges
• Deliver assigned tasks within agreed budgets and schedules under moderate supervision
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure continuity of the design process
• Assess site conditions, opportunities, and constraints for design and client discussions
• Apply landscape architecture principles considering scale, hierarchy, and spatial relationships
• Propose appropriate landscape typologies for review with senior team members
• Identify and analyze international and local landscape benchmarks and precedents
• Structure landscape deliverables and reports in line with scope of services and authority requirements
• Demonstrate clear descriptive writing for landscape architecture principles and guidelines
• Communicate design ideas effectively through verbal, graphic, and three-dimensional representation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture design
• Strong understanding of landscape architecture principles and design processes
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects from concept to documentation stages
• Ability to interpret regulations, standards, and authority requirements
• Good communication, research, and coordination skills
• Capability to manage tasks efficiently while meeting quality and schedule expectations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on landmark urban, infrastructure, and mixed‑use developments
• Exposure to diverse projects across local and regional markets
• Collaborative environment supporting professional growth and skill development
• Competitive salary package and comprehensive employee benefits

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors. With strong local expertise and global capabilities, AECOM supports public and private sector clients throughout the full project lifecycle, shaping resilient cities and communities across the region.