Senior Landscape Design Manager – Waterfront Masterplan

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR-Abu Dhabi is seeking a Design Manager-Landscaping to lead the landscape design for a landmark waterfront masterplan. You will coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure the landscape vision is delivered across public realm, open spaces and waterfront edges.

Ideal candidates bring a landscape architecture degree and extensive experience with AutoCAD and Revit, plus strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to manage design coordination and site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture; registration preferred.
• 5-7+ years on large-scale masterplans or waterfront developments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; sustainability familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Represent client interests in landscape matters on the island masterplan.
• Coordinate with external consultants, master-planners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review submissions for alignment with client vision and sustainability targets.
• Assist with approvals, stakeholder presentations and design briefs.
• Coordinate between landscape, infrastructure, coastal and road design teams.
• Attend design coordination and site meetings to provide input.
• Monitor progress and ensure quality during landscape implementation on site.
• Resolve design or construction issues related to landscape works.
• Lead coordination meetings and report progress to senior management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare regular project reports detailing progress, challenges and risks.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure constructability and standards.
• Mentor project team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Build strong client relationships to maintain project support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Works under pressure

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Registered/ Chartered Landscape Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

KBR-Abu Dhabi is seeking a Design Manager-Landscaping to lead the landscape design for a landmark waterfront masterplan. You will coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure the landscape vision is delivered across public realm, open spaces and waterfront edges.

Ideal candidates bring a landscape architecture degree and extensive experience with AutoCAD and Revit, plus strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to manage design coordination and site