Design Manager - Landscape Architecture

Overview

Lead and manage landscape architecture design from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• stormwater integration
• irrigation design
• sustainability integration
• project coordination
• team leadership

Tasks

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the firm’s landscape design philosophy and mentoring teams to deliver exceptional public realm and open-space environments aligned with DAR Engineering’s standards and the client’s aspirations. This role is responsible for steering the creative and technical vision of landscape architecture — ensuring that every project integrates aesthetic innovation, environmental sensitivity, and functional excellence. The Design Manager will balance design leadership with management rigor, overseeing design quality, coordination, and delivery across all project phases, from concept through construction documentation. The Landscape Architecture Design Manager will lead, manage, and inspire the landscape architecture design process across diverse, high-profile projects within DAR’s multidisciplinary environment. -Support recruitment and capability-building efforts within the landscape discipline. -Review and critique design deliverables, ensuring clarity, innovation, and design integrity. -Coordinate with environmental and infrastructure teams to integrate stormwater management, grading, and irrigation strategies within the landscape scope. -Explore innovative materials, native planting strategies, and smart irrigation technologies suitable for arid and semi-arid climates. -Provide creative and technical leadership to in-house landscape teams and external sub-consultants. -Contribute to DAR Engineering’s sustainability and green design initiatives in alignment with LEED, Estidama, or other regional sustainability frameworks. -Oversee preparation and review of landscape design documentation, including planting plans, hardscape details, irrigation design coordination, and sustainability integration. -Act as the primary client interface for all landscape design-related matters. -Ensure compliance with relevant local authority standards, codes, and environmental regulations (e.g., MOMRA, DGDA, RCRC etc ). -Lead the conceptual, schematic, and detailed design stages for landscape architecture projects. -Ensure landscape design quality aligns with DAR Engineering’s standards, client expectations, and international best practices. -Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architecture, urban design, infrastructure, and MEP disciplines to ensure design integration. -Lead internal design coordination meetings and provide progress updates to senior management and project stakeholders. -Manage workload distribution, performance, and productivity of the landscape design team. -Manage client feedback and approvals, ensuring expectations are met within scope, time, and cost parameters. -Present design concepts, material palettes, and masterplan layouts to clients, authorities, and stakeholders. -Plan, organize, and manage the full landscape design workflow, from concept to tender and construction documentation.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• sketchup
• landscape architecture
• 15+ yrs
• leadership

What You Bring

Riyadh-based candidates preferred, but relocation support is available for the right talent. -Effective management and coordination across multiple projects. -Proficiency in design and coordination software: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion/Enscape, Rhino, and MS Project. -Ability to lead multidisciplinary collaboration and inspire high-performing teams. -Proven ability to manage landscape architecture design within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment. -Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills. -15+ years of professional experience in landscape design, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity. -Solid technical background in landscape detailing and documentation. -Bachelor and/or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design from a recognized university. -You will be living and breathing the projects from inception to completion and be able to turn your hand to all aspects of the projects. -Strategic thinker with an innovative and solution-oriented mindset. -Commercial awareness and understanding of project financials. -Deep understanding of regional climate-responsive design and Saudi authority standards. -Certification in LEED, SITES, or equivalent sustainable design frameworks preferred. -Strong design leadership and aesthetic judgment. -Demonstrated experience delivering complex public realm, hospitality, institutional, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments.

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Benefits

-A chance to work on landmark projects in Saudi Arabia. -Competitive salary and benefits package. -Collaborative and supportive work environment.

About Dar Engineering

-Specialises in integrated services—architectural & engineering design, project and construction management. -Delivers high-impact projects for governments, international organisations and private-sector clients. -Operates across sectors like infrastructure, buildings, healthcare, energy and power. -Backed by ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, demonstrating commitment to quality and safety. -Supported by regional hubs in India, Egypt, Pakistan and Portugal, enabling agile global delivery. -Known for engineering complex power and utility systems alongside architectural and planning projects.

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Interview Process

-two interview stages per vacancy -initial interview conducted virtually -final interview typically in person at the office -process may be tailored for flexibility