Senior Design Manager Landscape
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About the Role
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Design Manager Landscape to oversee landscape design activities across projects in a PMC environment. The role involves leading design from concept to construction support, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all landscape design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support
- Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure, and MEP)
- Review and validate landscape design submissions from consultants for compliance with project scope, quality standards, and regulations
- Develop, monitor, and manage the landscape design programme aligned with overall project timelines
- Provide expert input on landscape design including planting strategies, irrigation, grading, drainage, and hardscape
- Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders for design approvals and compliance
- Monitor design changes and assess impact on cost, schedule, and quality
- Provide technical support during construction phases, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
- Minimum 12–15+ years of experience, including significant exposure to design management and landscape projects
- Proven experience in PMC, consultancy, or large scale infrastructure/urban development projects
- Strong knowledge of landscape design principles, irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability practices
- Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS, etc.)
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Overview
- The Design Manager – Landscape is responsible for overseeing and managing all landscape design activities across projects.
- Ensures alignment with client requirements, project objectives, and regulatory standards.
- Combines design management, technical oversight, and landscape expertise within a PMC environment.
Your Role
- Lead and manage all landscape design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support.
- Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure, and MEP).
- Review and validate landscape design submissions from consultants for compliance with project scope, quality standards, and regulations.
- Ensure design integration across disciplines through regular design reviews and clash detection processes.
- Develop, monitor, and manage the landscape design programme aligned with overall project timelines.
- Provide expert input on landscape design including planting strategies, irrigation, grading, drainage, and hardscape.
- Review landscape concepts for functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic quality.
- Ensure use of appropriate plant species (native, climate appropriate, low maintenance).
- Assess environmental impact, soil conditions, hydrology, and long term maintainability of proposed designs.
- Verify implementation of sustainable design solutions, including water efficiency and green infrastructure.
- Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders for design approvals and compliance.
- Participate in technical meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve design issues.
About You
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
- Minimum 12–15+ years of experience, including significant exposure to design management and landscape projects.
- Proven experience in PMC, consultancy, or large scale infrastructure/urban development projects.
- Strong knowledge of Landscape design principles and urban design, Irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability practices and Design coordination across disciplines.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS, etc.).
- Solid understanding of international standards, codes, and authority requirements.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to balance design quality, cost, and constructability.
- Acts as client representative for landscape design oversight, rather than primary designer.
- Focus on review, governance, integration, and delivery assurance.
Rewards & Benefits
- Tax free salary.
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
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