Principal Consultant – Landscape Architecture
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
The Principal/Associate – Landscape Architect role is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of innovative and sustainable landscape architecture projects across the Development, Planning and Urban Design studio’s portfolio of projects. This individual will oversee multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic guidance to clients, and ensure design excellence across a portfolio of public and private sector projects. The role requires a combination of creative vision, technical expertise, project management, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
The Principal/Associate – Landscape Architect role is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of innovative and sustainable landscape architecture projects across the Development, Planning and Urban Design studio’s portfolio of projects. This individual will oversee multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic guidance to clients, and ensure design excellence across a portfolio of public and private sector projects. The role requires a combination of creative vision, technical expertise, project management, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from concept through to construction.
- Develop and present masterplans, site planning, public realm designs, and environmental strategies.
- Significant capability and experience in front-end creative concept design and ‘storytelling’ leading the creative vision and design narrative for projects.
- Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and identifying opportunities for business development.
- Manage and mentor a team of landscape architects, designers, and consultants.
- Develop design strategies, vision and narratives for the Concept and Detail Master Plans and ensure these are aligned, followed and developed into the post master plan design stages.
- Review project documentation to ensure design quality, compliance with regulations, and alignment with client goals.
- Collaborate with architects, urban designers, engineers, and other consultants in multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to strategic planning, marketing, and proposal development for new business opportunities.
- Stay informed of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in landscape architecture and urban design.
- Ensure sustainable and climate-responsive design principles are embedded into all projects.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
- Professional registration/licensure (e.g., CMLI, ASLA, AILA) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in landscape architecture, including leadership on large-scale projects.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and a variety of project types – in particular with Master Plans at a range of spatial scales.
- Proven experience in project management, client engagement, and team leadership.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, and GIS; knowledge of BIM is a plus.
- Strong understanding of environmental sustainability, green infrastructure, and climate-adaptive design.
- Experience with international projects and multicultural teams.
- Familiarity with planning regulations and development approval processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Passion for place-making and improving urban environments.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Quality Assurance Engineer
Alrashid Abetong,
Riyadh
12 hours ago
Al Rashid Abetong is a leading construction company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We specialize in the design, manufacture, and installation of precast concrete products for a wide range of construction projects. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and services, we are committed to maintaining excellence and compliance with international standards across all operations.Job SummaryWe are seeking a...

Senior Quantity Surveyor
AtkinsRéalis,
Riyadh
1 day ago
AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Quantity Surveyor, in Riyadh, KSA.About AtkinsRéalisCreated by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems....

Commercial Manager | Al Futtaim Contracting | Al Futtaim Engineering
Al-Futtaim,
Riyadh
1 day ago
Job Requisition ID: 172184Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia...
