Principal Landscape Architect

Client of ArchiBat HR; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Dubai seeks a Landscape Department Director to oversee teams and manage projects effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in landscape architecture and strong leadership skills, along with a proven track record in project and client management. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree, and a Professional Landscape Architect registration. Candidates must have GCC experience and be ready to embody the firm's values in their work.

Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant consulting, agency, or municipal experience.
• 5+ years at the Director/Principal level.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) registration required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Landscape Teams across multiple offices.
• Manage project proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Supervise professional and technical staff.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Profit Management

People Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Landscape Department Director

Oversee the Landscape Teams across multiple offices, collaborating closely with the Community Planning, Environmental, and Cultural teams.

Take charge of project management responsibilities, including developing proposals, defining project scopes and budgets, establishing project schedules, and conducting profitability analysis.

Provide supervision for both professional and technical staff, encompassing tasks such as recruitment, performance evaluations, optimizing staff member assignments, and fostering teamwork within the department.

Efficiently manage team workflows, project assignments, overall schedules, and resource allocation to meet project requirements and target utilization.

Consistently embody the firm's vision, mission, and core values in your work and interactions.

Required Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Community Planning, Urban Design, or a closely related field.
• 20 years of relevant consulting, agency, or municipal experience, with at least 5 years at the Director/Principal level.
• 5+ years of supervisory and leadership experience.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) registration.
• GCC experience is mandatory (not remote-based, but based in GCC).
• Strong project management, client management, profit management, and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Master's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Experience in a multidisciplinary consulting firm.
• Business development experience.
• Position based in Dubai.

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