Senior Landscape Architect

Mott MacDonald; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect in Dubai to enhance their Landscape Architecture Team. The role involves creating innovative landscape concepts, managing projects, and coordinating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Landscape Architecture, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in CAD and Adobe software is required, with familiarity in Civil 3D and Revit as a plus. A flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

90 calendar days paid maternity leave

Competitive annual leave

Annual professional institution subscription

Annual company performance bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in landscape architecture projects.
• Strong knowledge of plant species, horticulture, and sustainable design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• UAE/Middle East project experience.

Responsibilities

• Create unique landscape concepts and lead design development.
• Lead project coordination and client communication.
• Develop grading plans and prepare material specifications.
• Work flexibly across different projects in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Client facing AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

SketchUp

Lumion

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant. Job Descripton:

About the Role

Mott MacDonald is currently looking for a Senior Landscape Architect in Dubai, to grow their Landscape Architecture Team for supporting the delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Create strong and unique landscape concepts and leading design development throughout the full scope, ensuring creativity and functionality in project outcomes.
• Lead / Support project coordination, client communication/facing, and timeline management, ensuring projects are delivered on time with given resources.
• Support developing plan layouts, sections, and elevations graphically and technically in relevant softwares.
• Develop grading plans that ensure functional, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
• Prepare material specifications in locally and universally acceptable standards.
• Work flexibly across different projects adjusting to project-specific needs in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Candidate Specification

• A degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of continuous experience in delivering landscape architecture projects for all design stages.
• Strong knowledge of plant species, horticulture, and sustainable design practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• UAE / Middle East project experience.

Required skills in proficient level:

• Client facing AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• SketchUp
• Lumion

Preferable skills:

• Civil 3D (for grading modelling)
• Revit

Flexible working At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance