Senior Landscape Architect-Coastal Design Lead

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Philippines invites a senior landscape architect to lead design management for large-scale waterfront and mixed-use projects, coordinating with international and local consultants and collaborating with civil, drainage, roads, utilities, and architectural teams.

The ideal candidate is licensed (PRC) or holds a degree in Landscape Architecture, with 10–15 years of relevant experience, knowledge of Philippine codes, and strong design judgment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Landscape Architect (PRC) or Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field is an advantage.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience in large-scale mixed-use or waterfront projects.
• Experience managing design consultants.
• Knowledge of Philippine codes and standards.
• Understanding of planting, drainage, hardscape and public realm design.
• Ability to review drawings and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong design judgment and attention to quality.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate landscape design activities.
• Coordinate with international and local consultants to ensure a consistent design.
• Coordinate with civil, drainage, roads, utilities, and architectural teams.
• Support design decisions and value engineering.
• Review designs from concept to construction stages.
• Check planting, materials, irrigation, drainage, and durability.
• Ensure suitability for tropical and coastal conditions.
• Provide and track resolution of comments.
• Track design progress against timelines.
• Identify delays and recommend solutions.
• Review consultants’ progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine laws and standards.
• Confirm designs are signed by licensed Landscape Architects.
• Support regulatory approvals and permits.
• Ensure drawings and documents are complete and coordinated.
• Maintain submission tracking and document control.
• Report status (quality, schedule, risks) to the Project Manager.
• Attend coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Support construction-phase reviews when required.

Skills

Good communication

Coordination skills

Design judgment

Attention to quality

Education

Licensed Landscape Architect (PRC)

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree in landscape architecture (advantage)

Job description

SMEC Philippines invites a senior landscape architect to lead design management for large-scale waterfront and mixed-use projects, coordinating with international and local consultants and collaborating with civil, drainage, roads, utilities, and architectural teams.

The ideal candidate is licensed (PRC) or holds a degree in Landscape Architecture, with 10–15 years of relevant experience, knowledge of Philippine codes, and strong design judgment and communication skills.