Senior Landscape Architect

About the Role

SJ Group is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves supporting the design review of major development projects within the city. The role requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in landscape architecture, focusing on ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance.

Role Overview

The Senior Landscape Architect will be stationed full-time on-site, playing a critical role in the design review process for significant development projects. This involves a detailed examination of landscape designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions to uphold project standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Review landscape designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions while stationed full-time on site.
• Ensure all designs and submissions comply with project requirements, established standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and offer design recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate effectively with consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify potential design issues, assess risks, and pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
• Support design review activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant landscape architecture experience, including significant construction experience.
• Strong experience in landscape design review, particularly for large-scale developments.
• Demonstrated experience on major projects within the GCC region, with a preference for experience in Saudi Arabia.
• A solid understanding of landscape design standards and approval processes.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities to effectively interact with various project parties.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the Senior Landscape Architect to be stationed on-site to facilitate direct engagement with project designs and teams.