Senior Design Manager - Landscape

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Manager – Landscape to lead all landscape design activities across projects within a PMC environment. You will oversee concept through construction support, coordinating with architecture, civil, utilities, infrastructure and MEP teams to ensure design quality and regulatory compliance.

You will manage planting strategies, irrigation, drainage and hardscape, while leading reviews, risk reporting, and value-engineering to maintain design intent and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience in design management for landscape projects.
• Experience in PMC, consultancy, or large-scale infrastructure/urban development projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM, GIS and design coordination across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape design from concept through construction support.
• Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure, and MEP).
• Review submissions for compliance with project scope, quality standards, and regulations.
• Ensure design integration across disciplines through reviews and clash detection.
• Develop, monitor and manage landscape design programme aligned with project timelines.
• Provide input on planting strategies, irrigation, grading, drainage, and hardscape.
• Oversee design governance, integration, and delivery assurance.
• Support RFI responses and review shop drawings.

Skills

Landscape design

Leadership

Coordination

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Rewards & Benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee wellbeing program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.