Senior Landscape Architect

Cracknell; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracknell in Abu Dhabi is seeking a talented Senior Landscape Architect with strong concept design skills to join our Abu Dhabi Studio.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage landscape projects from concept to construction, and ensure QA/QC and contractual compliance. Proficiency in English is essential, and 7 years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience on sizeable landscape design projects.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English.
• University degree in landscape architecture or architecture.
• CMLI or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple landscape design projects from concept to construction.
• Organise design, production, and documentation works; coordinate contract administration.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports and presentations.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures and approvals during design development.
• Assist with post-tender contract administration with contractors.

Skills

Concept design

Project leadership

QA/QC procedures

Client/stakeholder coordination

English proficient

Education

University degree in landscape architecture or architecture

CMLI or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

SketchUp

Lumion

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Design Extraordinary Places. Build an Extraordinary Career.

At Cracknell, we believe the world's most remarkable places are created by talented people working together toward a shared vision.

As an internationally recognised design and consultancy practice, we bring creativity, technical excellence and deep local insight to projects that transform landscapes, cities and communities around the globe.

But what truly sets us apart is our culture. We value every voice, encourage fresh thinking and invest in our people. Through mentorship, collaboration and continuous professional development, we create opportunities for our teams to thrive, grow and achieve their full potential.

Join a team of passionate designers, specialists and innovators who are shaping the future of the built environment.

If you are looking for a career where your ideas matter, your growth is championed, and your work helps shape memorable places around the world, we would love to hear from you.

Imagine what's possible. Join Cracknell.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a talented, creative, dynamic, and experienced Senior Landscape Architects with strong concept design skills to join our vibrant Abu Dhabi Studio

The role will be responsible for interacting with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver a number of landscape projects under the direct guidance of senior staff.

Primary Activities:

• Manage multiple small to medium-sized landscape design projects successfully from concept to construction, coordinating all stages and all aspects of a project.
• Organise day-to-day design, production, and documentation works and coordinate the contract administration of the projects.
• Ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with technical and contractual terms of the project contract.
• Interact and coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports and presentations and attend meetings as necessary.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and required approvals are obtained during design development and drawing and documentation production.
• Assist as required with post-tender contract administration stage, coordinating with contractors and clients’ representatives.

Technical Competencies:

• Manage multiple landscape design projects of varying complexity, size and value.
• Lead project architects and designers to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscapes.
• Review project work performed by other engineers/disciplines.
• Reading, writing and interpretation of technical drawings and documentation, specifications, reports, proposals, contracts and tender documents.
• Demonstrate excellent software skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office. Knowledge of Sketch-Up, Lumion, Revit, Rhino is an added advantage.

Management and Corporate Competencies:

• Accuracy, precision, excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, manage priorities, meet timelines
• A willingness to share information, learn and be trained in new skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Initiative and proactiveness.

Position Requirements:

• University Degree – Post Graduation or equivalent - in landscape architecture or architecture
• CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
• 7 years’ experience on sizeable landscape design projects
• High proficiency in spoken and written English