Senior Landscape Architect

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

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We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. 

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Job Descripton:

About the Role

Mott MacDonald is currently looking for a Senior Landscape Architect in Dubai, to grow their Landscape Architecture Team for supporting the delivery of projects. 

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Create strong and unique landscape concepts and leading design development throughout the full scope, ensuring creativity and functionality in project outcomes.
• Lead / Support project coordination, client communication/facing, and timeline management, ensuring projects are delivered on time with given resources.
• Support developing plan layouts, sections, and elevations graphically and technically in relevant softwares
• Develop grading plans that ensure functional, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
• Prepare material specifications in locally and universally acceptable standards.
• Work flexibly across different projects adjusting to project-specific needs in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values.

Candidate Specification:

• A degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Experience in delivering landscape architecture projects for all design stages.
• Strong knowledge of plant species, horticulture, and sustainable design practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• UAE / Middle East project experience.
• Required skills in proficient level:

• • Client facing
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
  • SketchUp
  • Lumion

• Preferable skills:

• • Civil 3D (for grading modelling)
  • Revit

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy:

• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer-term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance)
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable
• Professional membership/ institution subscription support
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.