
Mott MacDonald
Landscape Architect
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 07/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
23/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
07/05/2026
Job description
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Landscape Architect in Dubai to support and grow their Landscape Architecture Team, delivering impactful projects with both conceptual and technical design excellence. The role involves translating design concepts into detailed plans, sections, and elevations, both digitally and via hand sketches. The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, develop grading plans for functional, accessible, and visually appealing landscapes, and support senior staff in creating compelling environments. The position requires knowledge of plant species, horticulture, sustainable design practices, and UAE/Middle East project experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Lumion is required, with additional skills in Civil 3D and Revit preferred. Strong client-facing abilities, communication skills, and attention to design precision are essential.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support the creation of strong conceptual and technical landscape design throughout project scope
- Translate design concepts into detailed plans, sections, and elevations both digitally and via hand sketches
- Develop grading plans that ensure functional, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes
- Work and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and undertake tasks independently
- Support senior staff in producing functional and visually compelling landscapes
- Communicate with clients and stakeholders regarding project design and requirements
Experience & skills
- Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
- Good knowledge of plant species, horticulture, and sustainable design practices
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), SketchUp, and Lumion
- Experience on UAE / Middle East projects
- Client-facing experience with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create clean and presentable hand sketches
- Preferable skills: Civil 3D for grading modeling, Revit
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams