We are seeking a Senior Associate - Landscape to lead design, delivery and client engagement across our Middle East portfolio, advancing high-performing public realm and landscape projects from concept through to delivery. You will shape design outcomes, grow key client relationships, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver resilient, context-driven solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead landscape design across all stages (visioning, concept, schematic, detailed, IFC) with a strong focus on design excellence, constructability and value.
- Set design direction, run quality reviews, and ensure alignment with project briefs, budgets, and programs.
- Champion climate-appropriate, water-wise and resilient landscape strategies tailored to arid and semi-arid MEA conditions.
- Own scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Coordinate seamlessly with urban design, architecture, civil, structures, MEP, environmental, and cost management teams.
- Oversee technical deliverables and ensure digital standards and workflows are followed.
- Lead design presentations and manage feedback to maintain scope, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Navigate regional authority processes to support approvals, permitting, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct regular project reviews to ensure alignment with client objectives and company standards.
- Prepare and deliver internal and external training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Support the development and implementation of digital tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate with regional teams to leverage expertise and resources for project success.
- Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, and strategic frameworks.