Principal Associate Landscape Architect

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Design Studio, delivering high-quality and sustainable landscape solutions across major regional projects. The role requires strong Middle East project experience, exceptional design leadership, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through concept to delivery.

This senior position offers opportunities to shape a regional studio and grow the business across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 12+ years in leading international landscape architecture or related consultancies.
• Strong Middle East project experience in landscape, public realm, and master planning.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and high-profile projects.
• Excellent hand-sketching, visual communication and digital design skills.
• Client management, design development and project delivery expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape projects from concept to implementation.
• Provide technical and design leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop landscape concepts, masterplans, and public realm strategies.
• Champion design excellence and sustainability throughout projects.
• Mentor Landscape Architects, Urban Designers and Junior Designers.
• Manage client relationships and act as trusted advisor on landscape matters.
• Lead design workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagements.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring quality, schedule and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and environmental specialists.
• Support business development, bids, competitions and client pursuits.
• Contribute to growth of WSP's Landscape Design Studio in the Middle East.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Conceptual design

Sustainability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

Job Description:

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to provide design and team leadership within our innovative Landscape Design Studio, shaping high-quality, creative and sustainable landscape solutions across major projects in the region.

The successful candidate will bring strong Middle East experience, combining creative design leadership with technical expertise, client engagement and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape architecture and public realm projects from concept through implementation.
• Provide technical and design leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop compelling landscape concepts, masterplans, and public realm strategies that respond to environmental, cultural, and client requirements.
• Champion design excellence, innovation, and sustainability throughout all project stages.
• Guide and mentor Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, and Junior Designers within the studio.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on landscape architecture and public realm matters.
• Lead design workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring quality, programme, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with architects, planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and other disciplines across WSPs global network.
• Contribute to business development activities, bids, competitions, and client pursuits.
• Support the continued growth and success of WSPs Landscape Design Studio across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience within leading international landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancies.
• Strong Middle East project experience across landscape architecture, public realm, and master planning developments.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale, high-profile projects.
• Exceptional conceptual design capability with strong hand-sketching, visual communication, and digital design skills.
• Expertise in design development, project delivery, and client management.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable landscape design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, and other relevant design software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered, Registered, or professionally accredited status would be advantageous.

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