Senior Landscape Architect - Public Realm

Parsons

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect – Public Realm to lead on-site supervision for landmark parks and streetscape works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate planting, irrigation, soil preparation and landscape finishes, ensure conformance to drawings and standards, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outdoor spaces suited to the local climate.

The role requires Saudi National with senior-level experience in landscape construction supervision and a

Qualifications

Senior-level experience in landscape construction supervision.
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from a recognized university.
Knowledge of regional plant species and landscape solutions suitable for arid climates.
Ability to read and coordinate landscape, architectural, structural, hardscape, irrigation and utility drawings.

Responsibilities

Lead landscape supervision on site and report to Construction Director or Resident Engineer.
Supervise softscape, planting, turf and associated public realm elements on site.
Ensure conformance with drawings, specifications and project standards.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Public realm supervision

Landscape construction

Parks and open spaces

Streetscape works

Softscape supervision

Planting design review

Horticulture

Soil preparation

Turf installation

Planting beds

Planters

Site furniture

Irrigation interface coordination

Plant species verification

Plant health inspection

Arid climate planting

Shop drawing review

Material submittal review

Method statement review

Inspection requests

Nonconformance report follow‑up

Site observations

Quality control

HSE compliance

Mock‑up review

Trial planting review

As‑built drawing review

Landscape operation and maintenance

Snagging and handover

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect – Public Realm

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Experience: Senior-level landscape construction supervision experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 35000-50000

Nationality: Saudi National

Gender: Any

Overview

Senior Landscape Architect – Public Realm in Riyadh is a senior Architecture and Planning opportunity with Parsons Corporation for a Saudi National professional supporting a major public realm development in Diriyah. The role focuses on site-based landscape supervision across iconic parks, neighborhood open spaces, streetscape corridors, planting works, irrigation interfaces, soil preparation, landscape materials, and public realm elements that improve livability, accessibility and community experience.

Role Context

The Senior Landscape Architect will act as the landscape discipline lead on site, ensuring that softscape, planting, turf, soil works, planters, site furniture, irrigation coordination, and related landscape elements are built in line with approved drawings, project specifications, horticultural standards and the original design intent. This position supports the successful delivery of a high-profile public realm programme in Diriyah by maintaining quality control, resolving site interfaces, protecting landscape design value, and helping create outdoor spaces that are functional, attractive, sustainable and suitable for Saudi Arabia's climate.

Key Responsibilities

Report to the Construction Director or Resident Engineer and lead landscape supervision activities on site.
Supervise the construction of landscape works including softscape, planting, turf, soil works, planting beds, planters, site furniture and associated public realm elements.
Monitor daily landscape activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project standards, quality requirements and design intent.
Review shop drawings, planting plans, coordination drawings, material submittals, method statements and inspection and test plans for landscape works.
Coordinate approval workflows with contractors, consultants, design teams, irrigation specialists, utilities engineers and other project stakeholders.
Conduct daily inspections and regular site walks to assess progress, workmanship, planting quality, soil preparation, grading, layout and landscape finishing.
Verify plant species, sizes, quantities, spacing, health condition and installation locations against approved drawings and plant schedules.
Check levels, grading, bed shapes, edges, interfaces and transitions to ensure proper coordination with hardscape, utilities, structures and architectural elements.
Follow up on inspection requests, nonconformance reports, site observations and corrective actions until proper closure is achieved.
Work closely with hardscape architects, wet and dry utilities engineers, irrigation teams, structural teams, architectural teams and contractors to resolve site conflicts.
Review samples, mock-ups, trial planting areas, landscape materials and site furniture before full‑scale implementation.
Oversee plant delivery, handling, storage, installation and protection to ensure healthy planting and compliance with best horticultural practice.
Monitor initial maintenance and establishment activities including irrigation, fertilization, pruning, replacement planting and care of failed or stressed plants.
Review as‑built drawings and landscape operation and maintenance manuals for accuracy, completeness and handover readiness.
Participate in progress, technical and coordination meetings, providing clear input on landscape issues, risks, delays and mitigation measures.
Monitor the contractor's work programme, sequencing, resources and productivity for landscape packages.
Ensure HSE requirements are implemented across all landscape construction activities in line with Parsons and project policies.
Prepare daily reports, weekly site updates, quality reports, technical memos and discipline‑related correspondence as required.
Support inspections, snagging, de‑snagging, final handover and client acceptance of completed landscape areas.

Ideal Profile

Saudi National candidate.
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field from a recognized university.
Senior‑level experience in landscape construction supervision, preferably on large‑scale public realm, parks, streetscape or urban development projects.
Strong understanding of landscape design, horticulture, planting design, soil conditions, plant health and soil‑plant relationships.
Knowledge of regional plant species and landscape solutions suitable for arid climates.
Proven site‑based supervision experience with strong quality control and multidisciplinary coordination capability.
Ability to read, interpret and coordinate landscape, architectural, structural, hardscape, irrigation and utility drawings.
Skilled in protecting design intent while resolving practical construction challenges on site.
Familiar with HSE requirements and quality management systems in a construction supervision environment.
Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is preferred.
Strong communication, leadership, observation and problem‑solving skills.
Able to coordinate with contractors, consultants, client representatives, inspectors and technical specialists in a busy site environment.
Detail‑focused approach to planting quality, landscape finishes, documentation, inspections and handover requirements.

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