Senior Landscape Architect

Systra; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead the design and delivery of key projects in Dubai and the GCC. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture and 8–15+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project design, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with local authority guidelines. This role presents an exciting opportunity to impact urban landscapes and sustainable development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience with strong GCC/UAE project background.
• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale landscape projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and master planning for landscape projects.
• Manage landscape packages and prepare design documents.
• Oversee construction-stage services and ensure design integrity.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Client-facing skills

Understanding of local plants

Sustainability principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Enscape/Lumion

Revit

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Senior Landscape Architect will lead the design and delivery of key landscape and public realm projects across Dubai and the GCC. This role requires strong design leadership, technical knowledge, and a proven ability to manage projects from concept to construction. The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and authorities, and ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead concept development, master planning, urban realm strategies, and detailed landscape design.
• Manage landscape packages including concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC documentation.
• Prepare and review design reports, BOQs, material specifications, and technical details.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination meetings.
• Oversee construction-stage services including site inspections, shop drawing reviews, technical responses, and landscape QA/QC.
• Guide planting design, hardscape selection, grading strategies, and sustainability integration.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.
• Ensure all designs meet Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, DDA, Trakhees, and other authority guidelines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Contribute to proposals, design competitions, and business development efforts.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

• 8–15+ years of experience with strong GCC/UAE project background.
• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale landscape projects (public realm, waterfronts, parks, mixed-use, hospitality, infrastructure).
• Strong design leadership with excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Enscape/Lumion; Revit and BIM are strong advantages.
• Solid understanding of local plants, microclimate strategies, irrigation systems, sustainability principles, and municipal requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team.
• Chartership (CMLI, ASLA, or equivalent) is a plus.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.