Senior Project Manager - Landscape

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex landscape architecture and public realm projects from concept to closeout. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across all phases.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with engineers and designers, drive procurement and construction administration, and mentor team members while contributing to business development and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or related.
• 10–15 years of experience delivering complex landscape architecture, urban realm, infrastructure, or multidisciplinary design projects.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects through design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, commercial management, contract administration, and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage landscape architecture and public realm projects from inception through completion.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery against scope, programme, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, environmental specialists, and external consultants.
• Manage commercial aspects of projects, including fee proposals, contract administration, change management, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee design reviews, technical coordination, and quality assurance processes throughout all project stages.
• Support procurement, tendering, contractor engagement, and construction administration activities.
• Mentor and develop project team members, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management, proposal preparation, and pursuit opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health and safety requirements, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related

Job description

Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex landscape architecture and public realm projects across all project phases, from concept design through construction administration and project closeout. The role combines project leadership, client management, commercial oversight, resource planning, and technical coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest design and quality standards.

Working closely with Project Directors and Discipline Leads, the Senior Project Manager will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships, monitor project performance, and drive excellence in project execution while supporting business growth and team development.

Your role

• Lead and manage landscape architecture and public realm projects from inception through completion.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery against scope, programme, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, environmental specialists, and external consultants.
• Manage commercial aspects of projects, including fee proposals, contract administration, change management, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee design reviews, technical coordination, and quality assurance processes throughout all project stages.
• Support procurement, tendering, contractor engagement, and construction administration activities.
• Mentor and develop project team members, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management, proposal preparation, and pursuit opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health and safety requirements, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience delivering complex landscape architecture, urban realm, infrastructure, or multidisciplinary design projects.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects through design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, commercial management, contract administration, and risk management principles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a consultancy or professional services environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Chartered or professional membership with a relevant industry body is preferred.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.