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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior/Principal Landscape Architect to join its Transport & Infrastructure business unit. This part-time role is based in Riyadh or Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The position involves leading the landscape design delivery for large-scale infrastructure and land development projects, ensuring integrated, high-quality solutions aligned with project objectives and authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of landscape architecture design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support stages.
• Provide design direction and technical oversight for landscape works associated with roads, highways, public realm, utilities corridors, streetscape, and land development projects.
• Ensure landscape designs are functional, sustainable, contextually appropriate, and aligned with project vision and client objectives.

Project Coordination and Delivery

• Coordinate closely with roads, utilities, drainage, structures, lighting, urban design, and environmental teams to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
• Manage interfaces between landscape design and other infrastructure disciplines to resolve conflicts and optimize design outcomes.
• Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and reports to ensure quality and compliance.

Client and Authority Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and local authorities on landscape-related matters.
• Lead design reviews, technical workshops, and authority meetings to support approvals and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, guidelines, and approval processes.

Construction Support and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical support during tendering and construction stages, including review of contractor submittals, shop drawings, and material samples.
• Conduct design reviews and site visits as required to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Ensure landscape works meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop landscape architects and support staff within the team.
• Promote best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement within the landscape discipline.
• Support resource planning, workload management, and technical capability development.