About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Associate - Landscape to lead design, delivery, and client engagement across our Middle East portfolio, advancing high-performing public realm and landscape projects from concept through to delivery. In this role, you will shape design outcomes, grow key client relationships, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver resilient, context-driven solutions.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead landscape design across all stages (visioning, concept, schematic, detailed, IFC) with a strong focus on design excellence, constructability, and value.
- Set design direction, run quality reviews, and ensure alignment with project briefs, budgets, and programs.
- Champion climate-appropriate, water-wise, and resilient landscape strategies tailored to arid and semi-arid MEA conditions.
- Own scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Coordinate seamlessly with urban design, architecture, civil, structures, MEP, environmental, and cost management teams.
- Oversee technical deliverables and ensure digital standards and workflows are followed.
- Lead design presentations and manage feedback to maintain scope, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Navigate regional authority processes to support approvals, permitting, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct regular project reviews to ensure alignment with client objectives and company standards.
- Prepare and deliver internal and external training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Support the development and implementation of digital tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate with regional teams to leverage expertise and resources for project success.
- Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, and strategic frameworks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
- 12–15+ years’ experience with a strong portfolio across complex, large-scale landscape projects.
- Proven leadership in design quality, interdisciplinary coordination, and project delivery.
- Demonstrable experience navigating regional authority requirements and approvals.
- Proficiency in Revizto/Rhino/Grasshopper; familiarity with BIM/digital workflows.
Additional Information
At the company, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
The company is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, company benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Work Environment
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location
Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower
Work Location Model: Hybrid
State/Province: Dubai
Business Group: DCS
Legal Entity: the company MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
Business Line: U&P
Operating Group: International
