Senior Landscape Architect - Abu Dhabi

Cracknell; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracknell seeks a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join our Abu Dhabi Studio. You will lead concept design and manage landscape projects with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring delivery from concept to construction.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience on sizeable projects, high English proficiency, and strong AutoCAD/Adobe/MS Office skills. UAE studio experience is a plus; the role is residence-based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to medium-sized landscape design projects from concept to construction, coordinating all stages and 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 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 with post-tender contract administration, coordinating with contractors and clients’ representatives.
• Lead project architects and designers to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscapes.
• 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.

Skills

Landscape design

Project management

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Landscape architecture degree

CMLI 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.
• 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:

• 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