
RMJM
Landscape Architect
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 22/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
05/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
22/03/2026
Job description
The Landscape Architect role in Dubai focuses on designing and delivering creative, functional, and sustainable outdoor environments across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. The position involves developing innovative landscape designs, conducting comprehensive site analysis that considers environmental factors, topography, climate, and client requirements, and managing projects from concept through execution. The role requires close collaboration with architects, urban planners, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure seamless integration of landscape designs into broader architectural plans. Responsibilities include incorporating eco-friendly practices, sustainable materials, appropriate plant species, and efficient irrigation systems, while ensuring compliance with UAE local regulations and building codes. The Landscape Architect leads and mentors landscaping teams, oversees site supervision and quality control, manages project budgets, and ensures timely and cost-effective project delivery. Continuous innovation is expected through staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and sustainable landscape architecture practices, while maintaining strong client engagement through presentations, updates, and design reviews.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop innovative and sustainable landscape designs for residential, commercial, and public projects
- Conduct detailed site evaluations considering environmental conditions, topography, climate, and client preferences
- Manage landscape projects from concept development through construction and completion
- Collaborate with architects, urban planners, engineers, and contractors to integrate landscape designs into architectural plans
- Incorporate eco-friendly practices, sustainable materials, appropriate plant species, and efficient irrigation systems
- Engage with clients to understand project vision, present designs, and provide progress updates
- Lead, mentor, and manage landscaping teams to ensure high-quality execution of projects
- Identify and develop junior landscapers through guidance, training, and team development initiatives
- Monitor quality control to ensure all landscape works meet design specifications and regulatory requirements
- Manage project budgets, control costs, and identify cost-effective design and construction solutions
- Oversee site supervision and coordinate contractors and vendors for proper installation of landscape elements
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and sustainable practices in landscape architecture
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture
- Experience delivering landscape projects in the UAE or similar climatic conditions
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling tools
- Strong knowledge of landscape materials, plant species, irrigation systems, and sustainable design practices
- Proven experience in project management and coordination with clients and contractors
- Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of UAE local regulations and building codes