Senior Landscape Architect — Lead Large-Scale Public Realms

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Design Studio, delivering high-quality and sustainable landscape solutions across major regional projects. The role requires strong Middle East project experience, exceptional design leadership, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through concept to delivery.

This senior position offers opportunities to shape a regional studio and grow the business across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 12+ years in leading international landscape architecture or related consultancies.
• Strong Middle East project experience in landscape, public realm, and master planning.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and high-profile projects.
• Excellent hand-sketching, visual communication and digital design skills.
• Client management, design development and project delivery expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape projects from concept to implementation.
• Provide technical and design leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop landscape concepts, masterplans, and public realm strategies.
• Champion design excellence and sustainability throughout projects.
• Mentor Landscape Architects, Urban Designers and Junior Designers.
• Manage client relationships and act as trusted advisor on landscape matters.
• Lead design workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagements.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring quality, schedule and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and environmental specialists.
• Support business development, bids, competitions and client pursuits.
• Contribute to growth of WSP's Landscape Design Studio in the Middle East.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Conceptual design

Sustainability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Design Studio, delivering high-quality and sustainable landscape solutions across major regional projects. The role requires strong Middle East project experience, exceptional design leadership, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and clients through concept to delivery.

This senior position offers opportunities to shape a regional studio and grow the business across the