Senior Landscape Architect - Dubai

Cracknell & Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracknell in Dubai is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead multiple landscape design projects from concept to construction, under the guidance of senior staff. You will work with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver landscape projects and ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires seven years of experience on sizeable projects, high proficiency in English, and the ability to coordinate design, production and documentation across disciplines.

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 landscape design projects from concept to construction.
• Organise day-to-day design, production, and documentation works; coordinate contract administration.
• Ensure deliverables meet technical and contractual terms; QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports and presentations.
• Assist with post-tender contract administration, coordinating with contractors and clients' representatives.

Skills

Landscape design

Project coordination

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

Landscape architecture degree

CMLI or equivalent

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 Architect to join and work from our vibrant Dubai Office.

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.

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