Principal Landscape Architect & Design Studio Leader

TALENTMATE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to lead design and teams within our Landscape Design Studio in the Middle East, shaping high-quality and sustainable landscapes across major regional projects.

The role requires strong Middle East project experience, leadership across multidisciplinary teams, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects. Join a global network delivering creative, environmental and client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 12+ years in international landscape architecture or urban design.
• Strong Middle East project experience.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong hand-sketching, visual communication and digital design.
• Design development, delivery, and client management.
• Sustainable landscape design principles knowledge.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management.
• Chartered/Registered status advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital design

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to lead design and teams within our Landscape Design Studio in the Middle East, shaping high-quality and sustainable landscapes across major regional projects.

The role requires strong Middle East project experience, leadership across multidisciplinary teams, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects. Join a global network delivering creative, environmental and client-focused solutions.