Landscape jobs in South Africa

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Project Environment: Large-Scale Infrastructure / Construction Supervision

An international engineering and construction project team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Landscape Architect to lead landscape design and site implementation on a major infrastructure development in Riyadh. This is a long-term role within a multidisciplinary construction supervision team.

The Senior Landscape Architect will provide technical leadership in landscape design, oversee on-site implementation, and ensure that all landscape works meet quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards. The role combines design authority, construction supervision, and team leadership within a complex infrastructure environment.

• Lead the development and review of detailed landscape designs, including plant selection, materials, and sustainable solutions
• Supervise on-site landscape works from grading through to final planting
• Ensure all works are delivered according to approved drawings, budget, and schedule
• Coordinate closely with architects, civil, MEP, and horticulture teams to ensure seamless integration
• Implement strict quality control procedures across hardscape, softscape, and irrigation installations
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice
• Act as the main point of contact for landscape-related client communications
• Resolve technical issues during design and construction phases
• Maintain documentation including reports, inspections, and quality records
• Lead and mentor junior landscape architects and site teams

• 12–15+ years’ experience in landscape architecture
• Proven background in large-scale infrastructure or PMC projects
• Strong experience in site supervision and construction-phase quality control
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role

• Landscape design, plant selection & irrigation systems
• Sustainable landscape practices
• Integration of landscape with infrastructure works
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards

• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or similar design tools
• Project management systems and reporting tools

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (15+ years’ experience)
• Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (12+ years’ experience)
• Membership with a recognised professional body (ASLA, LI, or equivalent)
• Fluent in English (written & verbal)

You are a detail-driven landscape professional who can balance design excellence with construction practicality. You are confident leading multidisciplinary coordination, mentoring teams, and ensuring world-class landscape delivery in a high-profile infrastructure project.