Senior Landscape Architect

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A major architectural firm in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead high-quality landscape designs for a significant urban refurbishment project. The role requires a minimum of 12 years’ experience in landscape architecture, with expertise in multidisciplinary projects and strong knowledge of sustainable design principles. The successful candidate will manage design activities, coordinate with various teams, and ensure alignment with client visions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative urban development in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years’ hands-on experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience on large-scale multidisciplinary projects, preferably urban regeneration.
• Strong expertise in landscape design and knowledge of planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality landscape and public realm designs.
• Prepare and review design guidelines for open spaces and streetscapes.
• Coordinate with urban planning and infrastructure teams.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Concept and detailed landscape design

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Sustainable design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, featured by 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 master‑plans

• 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 master‑plans 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