Sr. Landscape Architect

Solaiman A. ElKhereiji (SAK) Engineering Consultant Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaiman A. ElKhereiji (SAK) Engineering Consultant Company is seeking a Sr.

Landscape Architect to oversee landscape design through construction, ensuring alignment with masterplans, regulations, and client requirements while integrating sustainability and cross-discipline coordination. You will review masterplans, manage work packages, conduct site analyses, resolve issues, and support site inspections and handovers, reporting to the Landscape Discipline Lead and coordinating with CSC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in landscape architecture and 10+ years on large urban or park projects in the Middle East.
• Proven sustainable landscape and green-building expertise.
• Deep knowledge of local/international landscape codes.
• Excellent communication and leadership in stakeholder workshops.

Responsibilities

• Landscape design implementation from concept through construction.
• Review and validate masterplans, drawings, specifications, and planting schedules.
• Coordinate with Architectural, Structural, MEP, Irrigation, BIM, HSE, and QA/QC teams to ensure full interdisciplinary integration.
• Manage landscape work packages throughout design development and construction stages.
• Respond to RFIs and provide technical clarifications to support site execution.
• Prepare technical reports, gap analyses, and value engineering proposals.
• Support CSC inspectors during inspections, snagging, de-snagging, and handover activities.
• Verify progress, quantities, and milestones related to landscape works.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Sustainability expertise

Landscape codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in landscape architecture

Job description

The Sr. Landscape Architect is responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and coordinating landscape design and site implementation to ensure compliance with approved masterplans, detailed drawings, specifications, and project requirements. The role bridges design intent and site execution, ensuring constructability, quality, sustainability, and coordination with all disciplines on mega construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• landscape design implementation from concept through construction, ensuring alignment with approved vision, regulations, client requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Review and validate landscape masterplans, detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, and planting schedules for compliance and constructability.
• Manage and coordinate landscape work packages throughout design development and construction stages, resolving site and design issues proactively.
• Conduct site analyses to assess environmental, cultural, functional, and operational constraints influencing landscape solutions.
• Coordinate with Architectural, Structural, MEP, Irrigation, BIM, HSE, and QA/QC teams to ensure full interdisciplinary integration.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and samples related to landscape works.
• Respond to RFIs and provide technical clarifications to support site execution and maintain program alignment.
• Prepare technical reports, gap analyses, value engineering proposals, and optimization recommendations to enhance performance and constructability.
• Support CSC inspectors during inspections, snagging, de-snagging, and handover activities.
• Verify progress, quantities, and milestones related to landscape works and contribute to project reporting and as-built documentation.

Design & Technical Control

• Ensure alignment between IFC drawings, BIM models, and site installations.
• Identify design clashes, constructability issues, and propose technically sound solutions.
• Coordinate revisions and ensure timely issuance of updated drawings.

Forms & Records Used

• RFI responses
• Shop Drawing Review Forms
• Design Review Comments Logs
• Snag Lists and Handover Punch Lists

KPIs & Performance Expectations

• Timely response to RFIs and design clarifications in line with CSC timelines.
• Effective coordination minimizing rework, NCRs, and site delays.
• Clear, actionable, and technically justified review comments.

Coordination & Reporting

• Report to the Landscape Discipline Lead / Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with CSC inspectors, PMC, client representatives, and contractors.
• Follow CSC reporting lines, approval authorities, and Aconex protocols.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in landscape architecture; 10+ years on large urban or park projects in the Middle East.
• Proven sustainable landscape and green-building expertise.
• Deep knowledge of local/international landscape codes.
• Excellent communication and leadership in stakeholder workshops.