Senior Landscape Architect

Alpin; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead high-quality landscape and public realm designs in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, and ideally a postgraduate qualification. Key responsibilities include developing designs, preparing documentation, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects. A certification in sustainability practices such as LEED is advantageous. This role plays a pivotal part in transforming urban spaces in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience with urban regeneration and Transit-Oriented Developments.
• Certification in LEED or BREEAM is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality landscape designs from pre-concept to detailed design.
• Prepare and review documents for public spaces.
• Coordinate internal and external teams for project alignment.

Skills

Strong expertise in landscape design

Knowledge of human-centered planning principles

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Advanced creative thinking

Strong presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Landscape Architect

A. Project Description

• Setec is serving in capacity of Program Management Office (PMO) consultant
• The program is a major urban refurbishment in Riyadh, featuring a densely populated and highly built‑up area
• The program is primarily a “brownfield” development and includes a significant number of heritage structures having historic value
• Our PMO team is collocated with our client and functioning under a unified team framework
• We are under a multi‑year agreement with extension possibility

B. Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (required)
• Postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture (preferred)
• Relevant professional certification/membership (e.g. CMLI, ASLA, AILA) preferred
• Certification in LEED / BREEAM or other relevant sustainability rating systems is an advantage

C. Years’ Experience

• Minimum 12+ years’ hands‑on experience in landscape architecture
• Experience on large‑scale multidisciplinary projects, preferably urban regeneration and Transit‑Oriented Developments (TODs)
• Experience contributing landscape and public realm inputs to pre‑concept, concept and detailed masterplans
• Experience in all aspects of concept, schematic and detailed landscape designs, at varying scales and degrees of complexity, including specification writing and contribution to design guidelines

D. Key Knowledge Factors

• Strong expertise in concept, schematic and detailed landscape design, including preparation of drawings, specifications and contributions to design guidelines
• Knowledge of human‑centered landscape planning principles, best practices, and standards
• Solid knowledge of best practices in landscape and public realm design to promote placemaking, walkability and cyclability in the KSA context
• Good understanding of climate‑responsive and sustainable design principles and integration with LEED/BREEAM or similar frameworks
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and ArcGIS (minimum)
• Advanced creative thinking, strong presentation, written, graphic communication and collaborative working skills

E. Team Management Responsibilities, if required

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to landscape architects and junior designers within the PMO
• Coordinate landscape and public realm inputs with urban planning, architecture, infrastructure and mobility teams
• Support management of external landscape consultants to ensure quality, coherence and alignment with project vision

F. Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Lead and develop high‑quality landscape and public realm designs from pre‑concept through detailed design stages
• Prepare and review drawings, reports, specifications and design guidelines for open spaces, streetscapes, plazas and green infrastructure
• Integrate placemaking, heritage, TOD and sustainability principles into landscape and public realm proposals
• Undertake site and context analysis to inform design responses tailored to the KSA climate and cultural setting
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with masterplans and infrastructure strategies
• Prepare and deliver design presentations, visualizations and reports for client reviews and approvals
• Participate in and, when required, lead design workshops and charrettes with client, stakeholders and authorities

G. Key Deliverables

• Landscape and public realm design packages (pre‑concept, concept and detailed) including drawings and reports
• Studies and analyses of alternative landscape designs, public space assets’ usage, and recreational asset inclusion
• Landscape‑related design guidelines, specifications and inputs to master planning documents
• Visualization and presentation materials supporting client and stakeholder engagement
• Records of design workshops and coordination meetings, including agreed actions for landscape scope
• Periodic progress and status inputs on landscape and public realm components for PMO and client reporting