Senior Landscape Architect

WSP USA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 637,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team, supporting design and delivery across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role offers opportunities to contribute to landscape-led developments from concept to detailed design.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, and stay ahead of industry trends while delivering high-quality visualizations and design narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Strong portfolio of landscape architecture and public realm projects in the Middle East.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative landscape architecture and public realm concepts from visioning through detailed design.
• Produce hand sketches and digital visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists.
• Support master planning, urban design, public realm, and detailed landscape projects.
• Prepare presentations, reports, drawings, and design narratives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.
• Stay informed of industry trends and sustainability initiatives.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction stages.

Skills

8+ years experience

Public realm expertise

English communication

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion/Enscape

Job description

At WSP Middle East, we are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team, supporting the design and delivery of projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across a range of landscape-led developments, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams from concept through to detailed design.

• Lead the development of innovative landscape architecture and public realm concepts from visioning through detailed design.

• Produce high-quality hand sketches, freehand illustrations, and digital visualizations to communicate design intent.

• Support landscape master planning, urban design, public realm, and detailed landscape architecture projects.

• Collaborate closely with architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists to deliver integrated design solutions.

• Develop creative, sustainable, and cost-effective landscape design proposals aligned with client aspirations and project objectives.

• Prepare presentations, reports, drawings, design narratives, and technical documentation.

• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews, presenting concepts and design solutions with confidence.

• Support project delivery from concept design through construction stages while maintaining WSP's quality standards.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the Landscape Design Studio.

• Stay informed of emerging industry trends, design technologies, sustainability initiatives, and best practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.

• 8+ years of professional experience within a leading landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancy.

• Strong experience delivering landscape architecture and public realm projects across the Middle East region.

• Exceptional conceptual design ability with a strong portfolio showcasing hand-drawing, sketching, and digital design capabilities.

• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, or equivalent visualization tools.

• Excellent graphic communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

• Strong understanding of landscape detailing, construction methodologies, and project delivery processes.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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