Senior Landscape Architect - Dubai

Cracknell; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracknell in Dubai seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to join the team at our vibrant Dubai Office. You will lead landscape projects from concept through construction with a multi-disciplinary team under senior guidance.

The role requires 7 years of experience on sizeable projects, top English communication, and a degree in landscape architecture or architecture. Knowledge of CAD and visualization tools is essential for design delivery and client presentations.

Qualifications

• University degree in landscape architecture or architecture.
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent preferred.
• 7 years of 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 and QA/QC procedures.
• Interact with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports.
• Lead project team to create functional, sustainable landscapes.
• Review work by other engineers/disciplines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specs, contracts and tenders.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

University Degree – Post Graduation or equivalent in landscape architecture or architecture

CMLI or equivalent (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 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.
• 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