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AECOM Senior Associate - Landscape Architect in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Associate - Landscape Architect to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of innovative and sustainable landscape projects, contributing to the transformation of urban spaces in the region.
Develop and oversee large-scale landscape architecture projects from concept to completion
Create detailed design plans, construction documents, and specifications using CAD software
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and urban planners
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery
Present design concepts and proposals to clients and stakeholders
Incorporate sustainable design practices and local environmental considerations into projects
Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in landscape architecture
Ensure compliance with local regulations and building codes
Conduct site analyses and develop creative solutions for complex landscape challenges
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
Professional license or registration as a Landscape Architect
Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban design projects
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp) and 3D modeling tools
Strong design and conceptualization abilities, with a portfolio demonstrating innovative landscape solutions
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts effectively
Knowledge of sustainable design practices and their application in landscape architecture
Familiarity with Middle Eastern landscape design principles and local climate considerations
Understanding of environmental regulations and building codes relevant to the region
Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior staff members
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to adapt to evolving project requirements and client needs
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10122753
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM Arabia