Design Manager (Landscape)

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Medina, Saudi Arabia, seeks a senior Design Manager Landscape to lead all landscape design activities from concept through construction support in a PMC setting.

You will coordinate across architecture, civil, utilities, infrastructure and MEP teams, review submissions for compliance, and ensure sustainable, buildable, and regulatory designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience in landscape design and design management.
• Experience in PMC, consultancy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape design from concept to detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate across disciplines with architecture, civil, utilities, and MEP.
• Review submissions for compliance with scope, standards, and regulations.
• Liaise with clients and authorities for approvals and design governance.

Skills

Landscape design principles

Urban design

Irrigation

Grading

Drainage

Sustainability

Design coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Design Manager Landscape is responsible for overseeing and managing all landscape design activities across projects ensuring alignment with client requirements project objectives and regulatory standards. The role combines design management technical oversight and landscape expertise within a Project Management Consultancy PMC environment to deliver high-quality sustainable and coordinated landscape solutions Your role Lead and manage all landscape design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams architectural civil utilities infrastructure and MEP Review and validate landscape design submissions from consultants for compliance with project scope quality standards and regulations Ensure design integration across disciplines through regular design reviews and clash detection processes Develop monitor and manage the landscape design programme aligned with overall project timelines Provide expert input on landscape design including planting strategies irrigation grading drainage and hardscape Review landscape concepts for functionality sustainability and aesthetic quality Ensure use of appropriate plant species native climate-appropriate low-maintenance Assess environmental impact soil conditions hydrology and long-term maintainability of proposed designs Verify implementation of sustainable design solutions including water efficiency and green infrastructure Liaise with clients authorities and stakeholders for design approvals and compliance Participate in technical meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve design issues Support project reporting by providing updates on landscape design progress and risks Monitor design changes and assess their impact on cost schedule and quality Support value engineering exercises for landscape elements without compromising quality Identify and mitigate design-related risks and technical challenges Provide technical support during construction phases including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings Oversee landscape implementation to ensure design intent is maintained Monitor site progress related to landscaping and coordinate with supervision teams

About you

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 12 15+ years of experience, including significant exposure to design management and landscape projects.
• Proven experience in PMC, consultancy, or large-scale infrastructure/urban development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Landscape design principles and urban design, Irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability practices and Design coordination across disciplines Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS, etc.) Solid understanding of international standards, codes, and authority requirements Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to balance design quality, cost, and constructability Acts as client representative for landscape design oversight, rather than primary designer Focus on review, governance, integration, and delivery assurance Ensures consultants deliver coordinated, buildable, and compliant landscape designs