Senior Landscape Design Manager – Remote/Hybrid

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance for you and depend

Annual leave

Hybrid work solutions

Remote work outside country

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transport & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Manager – Landscape to lead landscape design across projects within a PMC framework. You will drive from concept to construction, coordinating with architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure and MEP teams to ensure compliant, sustainable and high-quality landscape solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in landscape design, design management, and client liaison, with a focus on governance, integration, and delivering buildable designs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience with design management and landscape projects.
• Proven PMC/consultancy or large-scale infra/urban development experience.
• Strong knowledge of landscape design principles, irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in design/coordination tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS).
• 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, not primary designer.
• Focus on review, governance, integration and delivery assurance.
• Ensures consultants deliver coordinated, buildable and compliant designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure, MEP).
• Review and validate landscape submissions for compliance with scope, quality and regulations.
• Ensure design integration through regular design reviews and clash detection.
• Develop and manage the landscape design programme aligned with project timelines.
• Provide expert input on planting, irrigation, grading, drainage and hardscape.
• Review concepts for functionality, sustainability and aesthetics.
• Ensure use of native, climate-appropriate, low-maintenance plants.
• Assess environmental impact, soils, hydrology and long-term maintainability.
• Verify sustainable design solutions including water efficiency and green infrastructure.
• Liaise with clients/ authorities for approvals and compliance.
• Participate in technical meetings to resolve design issues.
• Support project reporting on progress and risks.
• Monitor design changes and assess cost/schedule/quality impact.
• Identify/mitigate design-related risks and challenges.
• Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs and review shop drawings.
• Oversee landscape implementation to maintain design intent.
• Monitor site progress and coordinate with supervision teams.

Skills

Landscape design

Design management

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Manager – Landscape to lead landscape design across projects within a PMC framework. You will drive from concept to construction, coordinating with architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure and MEP teams to ensure compliant, sustainable and high-quality landscape solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in landscape design, design management, and client liaison, with a focus on governance, integration, and delivering buildable designs while