Lead Landscape Architect — Master Planning & Public Realms

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Landscape Architect to lead design and team initiatives in our Landscape Design Studio. You will shape high-quality, sustainable landscape solutions across major regional projects with strong Middle East exposure.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive design concepts, and manage client relationships while collaborating with WSP’s global network to deliver impactful public realm strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience in international landscape architecture or multidisciplinary consultancies.
• Strong Middle East project experience in landscape architecture, public realm, and master planning.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale, high-profile projects.
• Exceptional conceptual design ability with hand-sketching and visual communication skills.
• Expertise in design development, project delivery, and client management.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable landscape design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, and related software.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered/Registered or professionally accredited status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape architecture and public realm projects from concept through implementation.
• Provide technical and design leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop landscape concepts, masterplans, and public realm strategies.
• Champion design excellence, innovation, and sustainability throughout project stages.
• Mentor Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, and Junior Designers in the studio.
• Manage client relationships and act as trusted advisor on landscape matters.
• Lead design workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Drive project delivery, ensuring quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, environmental specialists and others across WSP network.
• Contribute to business development, bids, competitions, and client pursuits.
• Support the growth and success of the Landscape Design Studio in the Middle East.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Multidisciplinary delivery

Hand sketching

Visual communication

Design development

Sustainable design

Communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Landscape Architect to lead design and team initiatives in our Landscape Design Studio. You will shape high-quality, sustainable landscape solutions across major regional projects with strong Middle East exposure.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive design concepts, and manage client relationships while collaborating with WSP’s global network to deliver impactful public realm strategies.