Senior Landscape Architect
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Keen for an adventure working in the UAE with a kiwi-founded company specialising in leading landscape design?
At WAHO Landscape Architects, we believe in the power of collaboration and the energy of creating together. Our studio is built on shared values, mutual support, and a commitment to design excellence. We invest in our team through professional development and career growth to cultivate a culture of thought leadership and innovation in the landscape field.
Joining WAHO means stepping into a design-led environment sparked by curiosity, inspiration, and opportunity. You’ll be part of a close-knit group working on some of the region’s most exciting and award-winning landscape projects, including urban spaces, museums, memorials and spaces of cultural and historical importance.
We’re looking for talented and inspired Senior Landscape Architects ready to shape meaningful places with a team at the top of their game, we’d love to see your CV and a portfolio of the work you’re most proud of.
Email: dubai@wahodesign.com
Primary Activities
- Project Leadership: Manages multiple landscape design projects from concept to construction with support from associates, overseeing all phases including design development, documentation, tendering, and contract administration.
- Team & Client Coordination: Leads multidisciplinary teams and liaises with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
- Quality & Standards: With the support of technical lead ensures all deliverables meet technical, contractual, and company quality standards, including QA/QC procedures and documentation protocols.
Technical Competencies
- Design & Project Leadership: Leads multiple small to medium landscape projects with minimal supervision, combining technical expertise and creative vision to deliver functional, sustainable designs aligned with client expectations and WAHO’s design ethos.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination & Communication: Collaborates across disciplines including architecture and engineering; manages teams, communicates effectively through drawings and documentation, and ensures smooth execution from concept to construction.
- Technical Knowledge & Tools: Proficient in CAD, Revit, BIM, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design technologies; brings strong horticultural and environmental knowledge, and integrates cultural, educational, and artistic strategies into landscape design.
Position Requirements
- Professional Experience & Education: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience on sizeable design projects, with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture. Chartered status with a recognised institute is preferred.
- Core Skills & Competencies: Client and stakeholder management skills, strong attention to detail, planning and execution abilities, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. A proactive mindset and collaborative spirit are essential.
- Commitment to Profession: Demonstrates a genuine passion for the field, with a drive to continuously advance their thinking, refine their expertise, and contribute to shaping the direction of the profession.
