Landscape Architects | Dubai and Abu Dhabi | Cracknell

Worldlandscapearchitect; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracknell invites a talented Landscape Architect to join our Dubai and Abu Dhabi studios. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver landscape projects from concept to detail design, guided by senior staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong English, a degree in landscape architecture or architecture, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD, 3D modelling, Lumion, Photoshop and InDesign, plus familiarity with REVIT BIM tools.

Qualifications

• University Degree – Bachelors – in landscape architecture or architecture.
• CMLI or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 4 years’ work experience on sizeable landscape design projects.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop design from concept to schematic and detail design for allocated project(s).
• Create design and presentation materials with sketching and 3D modelling to standards.
• Coordinate with graphics team for CGI presentation materials.
• Work with BIM/CAD teams for detailed design and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and other disciplines throughout the design process.
• Develop technical drawings, specs, reports and tender documents.
• Utilise AutoCAD, 3D modelling, Lumion, Photoshop and InDesign.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D modelling

Lumion

Photoshop

InDesign

Revit

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or architecture

CMLI or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

REVIT

Job description

We are looking for talented, creative, dynamic and experienced Landscape Architects to join our studios in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role will be responsible for interacting with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver a number of landscape projects under the direct guidance of senior staff.

At Cracknell creativity thrives, people come first, and your ideas shape the world.

We’re a global team of over 360 visionary landscape architects, creatives, and engineers united by one purpose: to design places that make a real difference. For community. For culture. For the planet.
We believe landscape architecture is as much about place-making and storytelling as it is about design. Our work promotes well-being and brings people together – creating spaces that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful.
With 7 international design studios, we’re one of the largest independent landscape architecture practices. But don’t let our size fool you – our culture is people-centric, open, and full of energy!
Sustainability, design integrity and technological progress are at the heart of everything we do.

Join a team of passionate designers, specialists and innovators who are shaping the future of the built environment.

If you are looking for a career where your ideas matter, your growth is championed, and your work helps shape memorable places around the world, we would love to hear from you.

Imagine what’s possible. Join Cracknell.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Primary Activities

• Work closely with senior designers to develop the design from concept to schematic and detail design development for the allocated project(s).
• Develop the design and presentation materials by sketching and 3D modelling to Cracknell expected standards and in line with our clients’ requirements and satisfaction.
• Coordinate with the graphics artist team on the production of CGI presentation materials for the allocated project(s).
• Have a good understanding to effectively develop the project details and work closely with the BIM and CAD team for detailed design works and technical drawings.
• Coordinate the internal design process, and documentation by interacting with other disciplines, e.g., Architects, Graphic Artists, Designers, Engineers, Lighting designers and Horticulturists, etc.
• Apply professional knowledge and experience to design landscape architecture projects of varying levels of complexity.
• Use professional knowledge combined with artistic and creative abilities to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscapes designs.
• Develop technical communication including technical drawings and documentation, specifications, reports, proposals, contracts and tender documents.
• A high proficiency in software skills including use of AutoCAD, 3D modelling, Lumion, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Understanding and experience in using BIM‑related technologies (such as REVIT) in Landscape Architecture would be a significant advantage.

Position Requirements:

• University Degree – Bachelors – in landscape architecture or architecture
• CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum 4 years’ work experience on sizeable landscape design projects
• High proficiency in spoken and written English