Lead Landscape Architect & Design Director

Arada

Sharjah

On-site

AED 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.