Design Manager Landscape Architecture

Design Manager (DM) Landscape Architecture 

A. Role

Lead day-to-day management and coordination of landscape and public-realm design across early-stage concept through detailed and IFC delivery ensuring design excellence commercial control and full interdisciplinary integration.

B. Design Management and Team Leadership

• Plan manage and deliver assigned projects within approved time fee and quality parameters.
• Develop commercial awareness actively monitor fee utilisation scope changes and initiate change-control processes where required.
• Prepare and maintain resource and deliverable schedules in coordination with the HoD and Project Managers.
• Contribute to sub-consultant procurement scope definition and technical performance assessment.
• Lead mentor and motivate a multi-disciplinary team (Landscape Irrigation BIM Visualisation CAD and Environmental specialists).
• Implement structured QA/QC and peer-review procedures at every design gateway.
• Coordinate early integration of civil MEP and infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure landscape designs incorporate sustainability accessibility and safety-in-design principles.
• Deliver complex landscape projects while providing technical and managerial guidance throughout design and construction support.
• Delegate tasks effectively monitor progress manage risks and report proactively.
• Ensure compliance with internal QMS and ISO 9001 processes.
• Represent the Landscape discipline in client and consultant meetings managing expectations and promoting company values.
• Contribute to proposals: scope identification design methodology management plans deliverables lists and design budgets.
• Maintain formal documentation Minutes of Meetings Design-Change Logs Coordination Trackers and Risk Registers.

C. Design & Technical Expertise

• Oversee and review preparation of all landscape deliverables including Design Delivery Plans Reports Drawings Hardscape/Softscape Packages Irrigation & Grading Plans Planting Strategies Sustainability Narratives and Material Schedules.
• Collaborate with HoD and PMs on complex technical challenges ensuring constructability and environmental performance.
• Ensure accurate production of tender and IFC documentation aligned with authority standards (RCRC MOMRA SBC DM etc.).
• Develop and track deliverables lists per contract scope.
• Maintain awareness of current codes standards and sustainable design best practice.
• Lead BIM integration using Revit LA / Civil 3D / Navisworks ensuring model accuracy coordination and LOD compliance.
• Review sub-consultant deliverables and coordinate with Architecture Structure MEP Infrastructure and ID teams.
• Work with QS and Spec Writer to develop landscape specifications BOQs and cost schedules.
• Contribute to Value-Engineering tender evaluation and site support.
• Champion innovation in digital design visualisation and sustainable materials.

D. Communication and Collaboration

• Exhibit fluent written and spoken communication in English (and Arabic where applicable).
• Lead client presentations design workshops and coordination reviews.
• Translate complex technical data into clear visual and verbal narratives for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients partners and authorities.
• Foster a collaborative respectful culture aligned with company values.
• Maintain consistently high Client-Satisfaction Scores through proactive service.

E. Department Operations

• Report weekly to HoD/Management on schedules deliverables and resource allocation.
• Work closely with Project Managers for programme tracking and risk reporting.
• Coordinate within the team and across disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Participate in QA reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support development of internal standards templates and digital workflows.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the Landscape Skills Framework through structured CPD and feedback.
• Adopt full ownership and accountability for assigned projects.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from a recognised University (required).
• Professional accreditation or eligibility (CMLI ASLA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years total experience including at least 3 years in a design-management capacity within the GCC.
• Comprehensive understanding of landscape design principles construction techniques and regional authority codes.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale public-realm projects.
• Proficiency in Revit LA Civil 3D AutoCAD Navisworks Microsoft Project and BIM 360.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets prioritise workloads and deliver under pressure.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time