Principal Urban Planner And Landscape Architect

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Principal Urban Planner and Landscape Architect is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering landscape architectural solutions for complex infrastructure and mobility projects. This role ensures that landscape and urban designs satisfy both functional requirements and environmental standards, creating sustainable and aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance the user experience.

Missions/Main Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of landscape concepts, detailed designs, and construction documents for transport and urban infrastructure projects.
• Develop urban design concepts to ensure contextual appropriateness and alignment with local aspirations.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary landscape team, fostering collaboration between landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, authorities, and external consultants to coordinate input and resolve design challenges.
• Ensure that all landscape designs adhere to relevant environmental regulations, sustainability guidelines, and local planning policies.
• Review drawings and documents, conducting quality checks to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and buildability.
• Coordinate workloads, monitor progress against project deliverables, and ensure timely and efficient delivery of landscape documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to winning work.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in landscape architecture or related field.
• Minimum 15 years relevant landscape design experience, preferably in large-scale transportation or urban development projects.
• Proven experience in project and team management.
• Proficient in landscape design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Experience with BIM and digital collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of local (i.e., GCC and RTA) landscape, environmental, and Urban design planning regulations.