Senior Landscape Architect & Project Lead

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking a Landscape Architect Manager in the UAE to lead planning, design, coordination, and execution of landscape projects. You will ensure alignment with regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and timelines while maintaining high-quality design and technical delivery.

The role requires coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, reviewing master plans, planting and irrigation layouts, and managing budgets and schedules to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering.
• Proficiency in landscape design software and drafting tools.
• Minimum 6–7 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and project management.
• Proven experience working on projects in UAE with strong familiarity of municipality regulations and approval processes.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary landscape projects from concept to completion.
• Prior experience in residential, mixed-use, or public realm projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage landscape architecture projects from concept design through construction documentation and site execution.
• Develop innovative and sustainable landscape design solutions in line with project objectives and local authority requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless project integration.
• Prepare and review landscape master plans, planting plans, hardscape details, irrigation layouts, and technical drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Municipality regulations, environmental standards, and project specifications.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor project progress to ensure design intent and quality standards are achieved.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and design reviews.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management when required.
• Ensure designs align with Arada’s project vision.
• Assist in budget preparation and cost evaluations.
• Review value engineering proposals while maintaining design intent and quality.
• Monitor landscape scope changes and assess cost implications.
• Manage and coordinate design interfaces between landscape and infrastructure elements.
• Resolve design conflicts and provide technical solutions during project development.
• Review design drawings, specifications, BOQs, material submissions, and shop drawings.
• Evaluate planting strategies, irrigation systems, hardscape materials, lighting, and site furnishings.
• Review mock-ups, material samples, and site installations.
• Support project closeout, snagging, and handover activities.

Skills

Landscape design software

Drafting tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering

Job description

Arada is seeking a Landscape Architect Manager in the UAE to lead planning, design, coordination, and execution of landscape projects. You will ensure alignment with regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and timelines while maintaining high-quality design and technical delivery.

The role requires coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, reviewing master plans, planting and irrigation layouts, and managing budgets and schedules to deliver projects on time.