Architect Landscaping📣 Job Ad

About the Role

AECOM is seeking an Architect - Landscaping to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on designing and developing outdoor spaces that integrate aesthetic vision with functional excellence. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create sustainable landscape solutions tailored to the region's environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project sites, assessing topography, soil conditions, climate factors, and existing vegetation relevant to Riyadh's arid environment.
• Develop comprehensive landscape design concepts and master plans aligned with client objectives and project requirements.
• Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents using CAD software and other design tools.
• Select appropriate plant species, hardscape materials, and irrigation systems suitable for the local Saudi Arabian climate and water conservation standards.
• Prepare 3D visualizations and renderings for client and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure seamless project integration and execution.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and ensure design intent is maintained during construction.
• Analyze environmental impact and incorporate sustainable landscaping practices into all design solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining quality standards.
• Communicate design ideas and recommendations clearly to clients, presenting alternatives and justifying design decisions.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in landscape architecture.
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, building codes, and environmental guidelines specific to Riyadh.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in landscape architecture.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and creative problem-solving abilities in landscape design.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant design tools.
• Understanding of sustainable landscaping practices and local environmental conditions.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader providing professional services in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The firm partners with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions across the project lifecycle, from advisory and planning to design, engineering, and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.

Recruitment Process

AECOM maintains a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.