Senior Landscape Architect

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; Presencial; AED 300.000 - 460.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WSP Middle East is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join the Landscape Architecture team, supporting design and delivery across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Lead landscape concepts, master planning, and detailed design within multidisciplinary teams from concept through to construction.

The role emphasizes hand sketching, digital visualization, and collaboration with architects, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated solutions while mentoring junior team

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in leading landscape architecture or multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Strong portfolio showing hand-drawing, sketching and digital design capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of landscape architecture and public realm concepts from visioning to detailed design.
• Produce hand sketches and digital visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Support landscape master planning, urban design and public realm projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and planners for integrated design solutions.
• Develop creative, sustainable landscape proposals aligned with client objectives.
• Prepare presentations, drawings, reports and design narratives.

Conocimientos

Landscape architecture

Public realm design

Conceptual design

Hand sketching

Digital visualization

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

At WSP Middle East, we are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team, supporting the design and delivery of projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across a range of landscape-led developments, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams from concept through to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative landscape architecture and public realm concepts from visioning through detailed design.
• Produce high-quality hand sketches, freehand illustrations, and digital visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Support landscape master planning, urban design, public realm, and detailed landscape architecture projects.
• Collaborate closely with architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Develop creative, sustainable, and cost-effective landscape design proposals aligned with client aspirations and project objectives.
• Prepare presentations, reports, drawings, design narratives, and technical documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews, presenting concepts and design solutions with confidence.
• Support project delivery from concept design through construction stages while maintaining WSP's quality standards.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the Landscape Design Studio.
• Stay informed of emerging industry trends, design technologies, sustainability initiatives, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience within a leading landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Strong experience delivering landscape architecture and public realm projects across the Middle East region.
• Exceptional conceptual design ability with a strong portfolio showcasing hand-drawing, sketching, and digital design capabilities.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, or equivalent visualization tools.
• Excellent graphic communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of landscape detailing, construction methodologies, and project delivery processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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