Regional Landscape Architecture Lead

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Regional Landscape Architecture Lead to drive strategy and design excellence in the Middle East. The role requires over 15 years of experience with significant leadership in landscape and public realm projects. Candidates should possess strong commercial skills, a proven track record in large-scale projects, and excellent leadership abilities. This position offers the chance to work with talented teams and contribute to sustainable design impacts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in landscape architecture, particularly in senior leadership roles in the Middle East.
• Proven portfolio in large-scale landscape/public realm projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, P&L experience, and business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional strategy, market growth, and P&L performance for the Landscape Architecture division.
• Champion design excellence, sustainability, and innovation across all project stages.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of landscape architects.
• Strengthen collaboration with Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, Engineering, and Environmental teams.
• Oversee project delivery, resource planning, design quality, and risk management.
• Engage with clients, government bodies, and industry stakeholders to secure and deliver major projects.

Skills

Design leadership

Commercial acumen

Client engagement

Sustainability knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Landscape Architecture or related discipline

Job description

• Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.
• Lead the regional Landscape Architecture vision, shaping strategy, design excellence, and sustainable innovation across the Middle East.
• Oversee major public realm and landscape projects, ensuring quality, client engagement, and seamless multidisciplinary delivery.

About SJ:

Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary consultancy dedicated to shaping cities, transforming communities, and delivering sustainable, people-centric environments. With 16,500 professionals across 40+ countries, our Middle East practice continues to expand rapidly through major programs in infrastructure, buildings, cities, and public realm development.

We are now seeking a dynamic Regional Landscape Architecture Lead to drive the strategic, creative, and operational direction of our Landscape Architecture practice from our Abu Dhabi design hub.

About the Position:

The Regional Landscape Architecture Lead will set the regional strategy, creative direction, and operational performance of the Landscape Architecture practice across the Middle East. This senior leadership role oversees multidisciplinary landscape and public realm projects, strengthens client and stakeholder engagement, expands market opportunities, and builds a high-performing team.

Ideal candidates will bring strong design leadership, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering impactful, sustainable landscape environments across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead regional strategy, market growth, and P&L performance for the Landscape Architecture division.
• Champion design excellence, sustainability, and innovation across all project stages.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of landscape architects.
• Strengthen collaboration with Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, Engineering, and Environmental teams.
• Oversee project delivery, resource planning, design quality, and risk management.
• Engage with clients, government bodies, and industry stakeholders to secure and deliver major projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience, including senior leadership roles in the Middle East.
• Proven portfolio in large-scale landscape/public realm projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, P&L experience, and business development capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

Why Join SJ?

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All hiring is managed by our Recruitment team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!