Senior Landscape Architect

About the role

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to expand its Landscape Architecture team in Dubai. You will lead the creation of innovative landscape concepts and support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

Key responsibilities

• Create strong, unique landscape concepts and lead design development across full project scopes, ensuring creativity and functionality.
• Lead or support project coordination, client communication, and timeline management to deliver projects on time with allocated resources.
• Develop plan layouts, sections, elevations, and grading plans using relevant software, ensuring functional, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing outcomes.
• Prepare material specifications that meet local and international standards.
• Work flexibly across multiple projects, sharing knowledge and promoting digital ways of working.

Required profile

• Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Proven experience delivering landscape architecture projects through all design stages.
• Strong knowledge of plant species, horticulture, and sustainable design practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience on UAE/Middle East projects.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• SketchUp
• Lumion
• Civil 3D (preferred)
• Revit (preferred)

What we offer

• Employee ownership model with annual bonus opportunities.
• Medical and life insurance according to local plans.
• Competitive annual leave and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Support for professional memberships and subscriptions.
• Learning and career development through varied projects and structured programs.
• Inclusive culture committed to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing.