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Senior Landscape Architect

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

A Senior Landscape Architect is responsible for designing functional, sustainable, and visually appealing outdoor spaces along highways, urban roads, and infrastructure developments. Their role blends environmental planning, aesthetics, and engineering coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and attractive public spaces.

Your role

  • Conduct site analysis including terrain, soil, climate, and environmental impact.

  • Design landscaping plans for highways, medians, sidewalks, and adjoining green spaces.

  • Develop drainage, erosion control, and planting schemes aligned with infrastructure needs.

  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, urban planning, and environmental regulations.

  • Collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and contractors to integrate landscape elements.

  • Prepare detailed drawings, 3D models, and construction documentation.

  • Supervise on-site landscaping activities such as planting, paving, and installation of street furniture.

  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

  • Select native and drought-resistant plant species to reduce maintenance costs.

  • Incorporate noise barriers, green buffers, and pedestrian-friendly zones.

  • Enhance visual appeal of roads through greenery, lighting, and material selection.

Transportation Architecture & Planning

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-162311

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in landscape architecture.

  • 15+ years of experience

  • Proficiency in design software: AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Strong knowledge of urban design, horticulture, soil science, hydrology, and sustainability practices.

  • Experience in infrastructure or road-related projects.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to prepare cost estimates and manage budgets effectively.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Life insurance coverage.

  • Medical insurance.

  • Annual leave balance.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Transportation & housing allowances.

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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