Senior Landscape Architect – Villa Development

About the role

Kling Consult International, a German architectural and engineering consultancy founded in 1954 and active in the Middle East and Asia since opening its Dubai office in 2004, is looking for a highly experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join its site supervision team for a prestigious villa development project. This is a full-time, six days a week on-site role based in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all landscape works on site, keeping them aligned with approved designs, specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the design team, contractors and project stakeholders to resolve landscape-related technical issues.
• Review and approve landscape shop drawings, material submittals and mock-ups.
• Carry out regular site inspections and report progress, deviations or non-compliances promptly.
• Monitor softscape, hardscape, irrigation and external furniture installations.
• Take part in testing, commissioning and handover of landscape areas.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations and project-specific environmental standards.
• Give technical guidance to junior staff and keep design consistent across the site.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum 15 years of total experience, including at least 10 years in Dubai with strong knowledge of local authorities, standards and construction practices.
• Minimum 5 years on villa, residential community or large-scale public realm projects.
• Strong site supervision background, especially on softscape, hardscape and irrigation systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Membership in a recognised professional body (e.g. ASLA, IFLA, UAE Society of Engineers) is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Familiarity with BIM-related coordination is an advantage.