Regional Landscape Architecture Lead (Middle East)

About the role

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Regional Landscape Architecture Lead to head its Middle East landscape practice from the Abu Dhabi design hub. The role combines strategic leadership, business development, and hands‑on design oversight for large‑scale public realm projects across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute regional strategy, market growth, and P&L targets for the Landscape Architecture division.
• Champion design excellence, sustainability and innovation throughout project lifecycles.
• Build, mentor and manage a high‑performing team of landscape architects.
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, Engineering and Environmental teams.
• Oversee project delivery, resource planning, design quality and risk management.
• Engage clients, government bodies and industry stakeholders to secure and deliver major landscape and public realm projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, including senior leadership roles in the Middle East.
• Proven portfolio of large‑scale landscape and public realm projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L and business development experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and client‑facing skills.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of landscape design principles and sustainability standards.
• Understanding of regional market dynamics, client requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects from concept to delivery.
• High‑level stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead design innovation across the Middle East.
• Collaboration with world‑class, multidisciplinary teams.
• Impactful projects shaping sustainable, people‑centric environments.