Landscape Architect Manager

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect Manager to lead planning, design, coordination and delivery of landscape architecture across residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and public realm developments in the UAE. The role oversees the complete design process, ensuring sustainable, high-quality, and innovative solutions aligned with objectives and regulations.

You will lead concepts and master plans, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 8–12 years of landscape architecture experience including large-scale real estate, mixed-use, hospitality, residential, commercial, or public realm projects.

Responsibilities

• Landscape Design Management: develop concepts, master plans, and detailed design packages.
• Manage all phases of landscape projects from concept through construction documentation and project completion.
• Ensure designs align with project vision, environmental objectives, and budget requirements.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, presentations, and technical reports.
• Incorporate sustainable, innovative, and environmentally responsible design principles into projects.
• Project Planning & Delivery: manage multiple landscape projects, develop schedules, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress and address design, technical, and execution challenges; ensure milestones and quality standards.
• Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination: coordinate with internal teams and liaise with external consultants, authorities, and clients.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project presentations; manage consultant performance.
• Technical Review & Site Supervision: review construction drawings, specs, shop drawings; conduct site inspections.
• Review submittals, method statements, and material samples; resolve site-related issues.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Obtain necessary approvals from authorities and stakeholders; stay updated on regulations.
• Budget & Cost Management: support cost planning, review BOQs and tender docs; evaluate value engineering.
• Monitor expenditures and consultant fees.
• Team Leadership: mentor landscape architects and staff; allocate workloads and drive collaboration.
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Landscape Architecture Design

Master Planning

Public Realm Design

Sustainable Landscape Design

Irrigation Systems Knowledge

Hardscape Design

Softscape Design

Project Management

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

Enscape

Microsoft Project

GIS (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design is an advantage

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

Enscape

GIS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and creative Landscape Architect Manager to lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of landscape architecture projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and public realm developments. The successful candidate will oversee the complete landscape design process, ensuring high-quality, sustainable, and innovative solutions that align with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Landscape Design Management

• Lead the development of landscape architecture concepts, master plans, and detailed design packages.
• Manage all phases of landscape projects from concept design through construction documentation and project completion.
• Ensure landscape designs align with the project's vision, environmental objectives, and budget requirements.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, presentations, and technical reports.
• Incorporate sustainable, innovative, and environmentally responsible design principles into all projects.

Project Planning & Delivery

• Manage multiple landscape projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans, and design deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address design, technical, and execution challenges.
• Ensure compliance with project milestones and quality standards.

Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams including Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Development, and Project Management.
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, government authorities, and utility providers.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project presentations.
• Manage consultant performance and ensure delivery of contractual obligations.

Technical Review & Site Supervision

• Review landscape construction drawings, material specifications, and shop drawings.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure implementation aligns with approved designs and quality standards.
• Review contractor submittals, method statements, and material samples.
• Identify and resolve site-related design and construction issues.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on landscaping regulations, sustainability requirements, and industry trends.

Budget & Cost Management

• Support cost planning and budgeting for landscape projects.
• Review BOQs, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Evaluate value engineering opportunities without compromising design intent or quality.
• Monitor project expenditures and consultant fees.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop landscape architects and design staff.
• Allocate workloads and monitor team performance.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the design team.
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design is an advantage.

Experience

• 8–12 years of landscape architecture experience specifically design
• Proven experience in large-scale real estate, mixed-use, hospitality, residential, commercial, or public realm projects.
• GCC/UAE experience is highly preferred.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and design teams.

Technical Skills

• Landscape Architecture Design
• Master Planning
• Public Realm Design
• Sustainable Landscape Design
• Irrigation Systems Knowledge
• Hardscape & Softscape Design
• Project Management
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Lumion / Enscape
• Microsoft Project
• GIS (preferred)