Design Manager - Landscape and Irrigation

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Design Manager - Landscape & Irrigation to lead the planning and delivery of high-quality public realm, landscape, and open space environments across large-scale developments in Riyadh.

The role requires 15+ years of landscape design and project delivery experience, a degree in Landscape Architecture, and a deep understanding of irrigation systems and sustainability. You will manage consultants, coordinate interfaces, and contribute to value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in landscape design and project delivery.
• Experience on large-scale communities, mixed-use developments, or public realm projects.
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems and sustainable landscape design.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape and irrigation design consultants throughout project delivery.
• Review landscape concepts, public realm strategies, and irrigation systems.
• Coordinate landscape interfaces with architecture, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation elements.
• Monitor design quality, programme, and consultant performance.
• Support sustainability and water conservation objectives.
• Lead technical reviews and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Review hardscape, softscape, planting, and irrigation proposals.
• Support value engineering and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Landscape design

Project delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Sustainability

Water conservation

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are seeking a Design Manager - Landscape & Irrigation to support the planning and delivery of high-quality public realm, landscape, and open space environments across a portfolio of large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape and irrigation design consultants throughout project delivery.
• Review landscape concepts, public realm strategies, and irrigation systems.
• Coordinate landscape interfaces with architecture, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation elements.
• Monitor design quality, programme, and consultant performance.
• Support sustainability and water conservation objectives.
• Lead technical reviews and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Review hardscape, softscape, planting, and irrigation proposals.
• Support value engineering and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in landscape design and project delivery.
• Experience on large-scale communities, mixed-use developments, or public realm projects.
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems and sustainable landscape design.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.