Principal / Associate Landscape Architect

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead design vision and delivery of large-scale landscape architecture and public realm projects from concept through implementation.
• Provide technical and design leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop landscape concepts, masterplans, and public realm strategies responsive to environmental, cultural, and client requirements.
• Champion design excellence, innovation, and sustainability throughout project stages.
• Guide and mentor Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, and Junior Designers.
• Manage client relationships; lead workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Drive project delivery against quality, programme, and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and environmental specialists across WSP's global network.
• Contribute to business development, bids, competitions, and client pursuits, supporting studio growth across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience in leading international landscape architecture, urban design, or multidisciplinary consultancies.
• Strong Middle East project experience in landscape architecture, public realm, and master planning.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale, high-profile projects.
• Exceptional conceptual design, hand-sketching, visual communication, and digital design skills.
• Expertise in design development, project delivery, and client management; strong sustainable landscape design knowledge.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, and other relevant design software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered, registered, or professionally accredited status is advantageous.