Senior Landscape Architect - Ras al-Khaimah
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Employment: Full Time
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced senior landscape architect with strong technical expertise to join our team, in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead the development of detailed landscape designs, oversee the preparation of tender and construction packages, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, technically sound solutions across a wide range of projects—from urban public realms and hospitality to large-scale mixed-use and infrastructure developments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the technical design development of assigned landscape projects through all design stages.
- Provide quality assurance by reviewing drawings and documentation prepared by junior and mid-level team members.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, planners, and external consultants to ensure seamless interdisciplinary integration.
- Conduct reviews, respond to RFIs, and support contract administration during the construction phase.
- Mentor and support junior team members on best practices, technical detailing, and documentation standards.
- Stay informed about materials, construction methods, and innovations in sustainable landscape design.
- Drive and conduct site opportunity and constraints studies for projects and proposals to be presented to the client and internally. Present findings and establish clear thoughts and ideas following design consideration.
- Demonstrate knowledge of landscape architecture principles with the ability to translate vision frameworks established by senior staff into principles and objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 6+ years experience within Landscape Architecture.
Additional information
Please attach a portfolio with your application; this will complete your application.
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AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
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