Design Manager, Landscape & Irrigation - Public Realm Leader

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Design Manager - Landscape & Irrigation to lead landscape design across large-scale developments, coordinating with architecture, infrastructure, and utilities to deliver high-quality public realm spaces.

The role requires directing consultants, reviewing irrigation systems, and championing sustainability and lifecycle cost optimization, with a focus on delivering exceptional outdoor environments in complex projects.

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.

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline

Job description

WSP is seeking a Design Manager - Landscape & Irrigation to lead landscape design across large-scale developments, coordinating with architecture, infrastructure, and utilities to deliver high-quality public realm spaces.

The role requires directing consultants, reviewing irrigation systems, and championing sustainability and lifecycle cost optimization, with a focus on delivering exceptional outdoor environments in complex projects.