Senior Landscape Architect: Lead public realm projects

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Landscape Architect to provide design and team leadership within our Landscape Design Studio, shaping high-quality, creative and sustainable landscape solutions across major projects in the region.

The successful candidate will bring strong Middle East experience, combining creative design leadership with technical expertise, client engagement and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 12+ years of international landscape architecture or related experience.
• Strong Middle East project experience across landscape architecture, public realm, and master planning.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Excellent design communication, client management and presentation skills.
• Sustainable landscape design knowledge and practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Landscape Architecture

Public Realm

Design Leadership

Team Mentoring

Client Engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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 provide design and team leadership within our Landscape Design Studio, shaping high-quality, creative and sustainable landscape solutions across major projects in the region.

The successful candidate will bring strong Middle East experience, combining creative design leadership with technical expertise, client engagement and multidisciplinary project delivery.