Job description
Company Introduction
At Cracknell creativity thrives, people come first, and your ideas shape the world.
We’re a global team of over 360 visionary landscape architects, creatives, and engineers united by one purpose: to design places that make a real difference. For community. For culture. For the planet.
We believe landscape architecture is as much about place-making and storytelling as it is about design. Our work promotes well-being and brings people together – creating spaces that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful.
With 7 international design studios, we’re one of the largest independent landscape architecture practices. But don’t let our size fool you – our culture is people-centric, open, and full of energy!
Sustainability, design integrity and technological progress are at the heart of everything we do.
Job Overview:
We are looking for talented, creative, dynamic and experienced Senior Landscape Architects to join our studios in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lugano and Manila. The role will be responsible for interacting with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver a number of landscape projects under the direct guidance of senior staff.
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Primary Activities:
– Manage multiple small to medium size landscape design projects successfully from concept to construction, coordinating all stages and all aspects of a project.
– Organise day-to-day design, production, documentation works and coordinate the contract administration of the projects.
– Ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with technical and contractual terms of the project contract.
– Interact and coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports and presentations and attend meetings as necessary.
– Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and required approvals are obtained during design development and drawing and documentation production.
– Assist as required with post-tender contract administration stage, coordinating with contractors and clients’ representatives.
Technical Competencies:
– Manage multiple landscape design projects of varying complexity, size and value.
– Lead project architects and designers to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscapes.
– Review and coordinate with project work performed by other engineers/disciplines.
– Reading, writing and interpretation of technical drawings and documentation, specifications, reports, proposals, contracts and tender documents.
– Demonstrate excellent software skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office. Knowledge of Sketch-Up, Lumion, Revit, Rhino is an added advantage.
Management and Corporate Competencies:
– Accuracy, precision, excellent eye for detail.
– Ability to work under pressure, multitask, manage priorities, meet timelines
– A willingness to share information, learn and be trained in new skills.
– Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
– Initiative and proactiveness.
Position Requirements:
– University Degree – Post Graduation or equivalent – in landscape architecture or architecture
– CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
– Minimum 7 years’ experience in sizeable landscape design projects
– High proficiency in spoken and written English
Office name
Job Location
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lugano and Manila
Method of applications
Cracknell Website – Careers Page
Deadine for applications
October 31, 2025
