Senior Landscape Architect – Waterfront Design Lead

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design management and coordinate landscape design activities with international and local consultants, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality outcome for waterfront and mixed‑use projects.

You will review concept to construction drawings, check planting, drainage, and materials, ensure compliance with Philippine codes, and mentor teams to deliver complete, well‑documented deliverables on schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a licensed landscape architectural credential (PRC) or a relevant degree.
• Master's degree is advantageous for senior leadership roles.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in large-scale projects.
• Experience with waterfront or mixed-use developments preferred.
• Knowledge of Philippine codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design management leadership and coordination of landscape design activities.
• Collaborate with international and local consultants for consistent design.
• Coordinate with civil, drainage, roads, utilities and architectural teams.
• Review designs from concept to construction stages.
• Check planting, irrigation, drainage, and material durability.
• Ensure designs suit tropical and coastal conditions.
• Deliver and track resolution of comments; monitor timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine laws and standards.
• Get designs signed by licensed Landscape Architects and support permits.
• Maintain submission tracking and document control.
• Report status to Project Manager and attend stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Design management

Landscape design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Communication

Quality review

Education

Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture

Master's in Landscape Architecture

Job description

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design management and coordinate landscape design activities with international and local consultants, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality outcome for waterfront and mixed‑use projects.

You will review concept to construction drawings, check planting, drainage, and materials, ensure compliance with Philippine codes, and mentor teams to deliver complete, well‑documented deliverables on schedule.