Senior Landscape Architect

An award-winning international design practice with a strong presence across the Middle East is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join its Abu Dhabi studio. Known for delivering innovative, sustainable, and people-focused landscapes, the practice works across a diverse portfolio that includes large-scale masterplans, public realm projects, mixed-use developments, hospitality, and waterfront destinations. Their work is recognised for combining design excellence with a deep understanding of cultural and environmental context, helping to shape some of the region’s most iconic spaces.

The Senior Landscape Architect will take responsibility for all aspects of site analysis, planning, conceptual design, design development, and preparation of detailed construction documentation. The role also includes the development of specifications and leading project teams to deliver multiple landscape architecture projects simultaneously. Reporting directly to the Associate Landscape Architect, this position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of both hard and soft landscape elements for architectural and urban design projects, including competitions.
• Oversee and coordinate project teams of landscape architects and designers across multiple projects.
• Work closely with internal teams and external consultants to develop constructible, high-quality landscape solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Promote design excellence across the practice, championing innovative and sustainable approaches.
• Undertake research into project-specific design issues to support the wider team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior colleagues, supporting professional development.
• Contribute proactively to the success of the team and the practice.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Professional affiliation is preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, with international exposure considered an advantage.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing both creative and technical capability.

Required Skills

• Hand sketching and strong graphic communication skills.
• Proficiency in: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, BIM 360, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented landscape architect to take a leadership role on some of Abu Dhabi’s most high-profile projects, contributing to a legacy of design excellence across the region.