Senior Landscape Architects | Dubai and Abu Dhabi | Cracknell

Worldlandscapearchitect; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cracknell is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect for our studios in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will manage multiple landscape design projects from concept to construction, coordinating design, documentation, and contract administration.

The role requires a university degree in landscape architecture or architecture, 7+ years of experience, and high proficiency in English. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, and MS Office is essential; SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, or Rhino are a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in landscape architecture or architecture.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in sizeable landscape design projects.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to medium landscape design projects from concept to construction.
• Organise day-to-day design, production, documentation and contract administration.
• Ensure deliverables meet technical and contractual terms.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports/presentations.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and approvals obtained.
• Assist with post-tender contract administration coordinating with contractors/clients.
• Lead project teams to create functional, sustainable landscapes.
• Review project work by other engineers/disciplines.
• Read/write/interpret technical drawings, specs, reports, contracts.
• Demonstrate software skills in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, MS Office; SketchUp/Lumion/Revit/Rhino a plus

Skills

Project coordination

Client coordination

Multitasking

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Landscape Architecture or Architecture

CMLI or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

SketchUp

Lumion

Revit

Rhino

Job description

We are looking for talented, creative, dynamic and experienced Senior Landscape Architects to join our studios in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 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.

At Cracknell creativity thrives, people come first, and your ideas shape the world.

We’re a global team of over 360 visionary landscape architects, creatives, and engineers united by one purpose: to design places that make a real difference. For community. For culture. For the planet. We believe landscape architecture is as much about place-making and storytelling as it is about design. Our work promotes well-being and brings people together – creating spaces that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful. With 7 international design studios, we’re one of the largest independent landscape architecture practices. But don’t let our size fool you – our culture is people-centric, open, and full of energy! Sustainability, design integrity and technological progress are at the heart of everything we do.

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.

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Primary Activities

• Manage multiple small to medium size landscape design projects successfully from concept to construction, coordinating all stages and all aspects of a project.
• Organise day-to-day design, production, 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 and coordinate with 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.

Management and Corporate Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, manage priorities, meet timelines
• A willingness to share information, learn and be trained in new skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Initiative and proactiveness.

Position Requirements

• University Degree – Post Graduation or equivalent – in landscape architecture or architecture
• CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in sizeable landscape design projects
• High proficiency in spoken and written English