Senior Associate Landscape Architect

AE Recruitment; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious design-led firm is seeking a Senior Associate to oversee large-scale landscape architecture projects. This role involves leading a talented design team and representing the studio in client interactions. With a minimum of 12 years' experience and a strong design portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in shaping contemporary landscapes globally. The position offers flexibility, with options to work from their offices in Dubai and other locations.

Benefits

Creative and collaborative work environment

Flexibility to work in Dubai or Europe

Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on global landscapes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in Landscape Architecture with a strong design portfolio.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects in hospitality and public realm.
• Native-level fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex landscape projects across global locations.
• Mentor and inspire a team of designers.
• Represent the studio in client meetings and presentations.
• Guide project design from concept to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Direction

Client Management

Collaboration

Design Portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Lumion

Revit

Job description

A prestigious, design-led Landscape Architecture practice, renowned for its collaboration with global visionaries like BIG, KPF, and Foster + Partners, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their growing London studio.

With an established presence across Europe and the Middle East, this firm is celebrated for delivering ambitious, high-profile projects across hospitality, mixed-use, and public realm sectors. Their work is bold, highly conceptual, and rooted in a strong design philosophy. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with an exceptional studio shaping the future of contemporary landscapes on an international scale. You’ll take the reins on multiple large-scale design projects, overseeing creative direction and project execution from concept through to post-contract stages. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner and Design Principal, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to both the internal team and external clients, representing the studio’s design integrity at every step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead several complex landscape projects in parallel across varied global locations
• Inspire and mentor a talented team of designers and technical staff
• Represent the studio in client meetings and high-level presentations
• Guide project design development through to delivery, including post-contract stages
• Contribute to strategic studio growth and design culture

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years' experience in Landscape Architecture, with a strong design portfolio from top-tier practices
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (Honors)
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion and understand Revit.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale resort, hotel, public realm, and mixed‑use projects
• Highly creative, organised, and collaborative, with natural leadership presence
• Strong client‑facing skills and the confidence to lead with clarity and vision
• Ideally, exposure to projects in the Gulf region
• Native‑level fluency in English (spoken and written)

Benefits

• This is more than just a career move, it’s a chance to leave a lasting mark on some of the world’s most exciting landscapes. You'll be part of a collaborative, visionary team working at the forefront of global design, with the support and infrastructure of a firm that truly values creativity and leadership.
• While this role is based in London, they have offices in Europe and Dubai so you'll have flexibility in where you can work from.