Principal Consultant – Landscape Architecture

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Principal/Associate – Landscape Architect role is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of innovative and sustainable landscape architecture projects across the Development, Planning and Urban Design studio’s portfolio of projects. This individual will oversee multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic guidance to clients, and ensure design excellence across a portfolio of public and private sector projects. The role requires a combination of creative vision, technical expertise, project management, and team leadership.

Your new role, what's involved?

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from concept through to construction.
• Develop and present masterplans, site planning, public realm designs, and environmental strategies.
• Significant capability and experience in front-end creative concept design and ‘storytelling’ leading the creative vision and design narrative for projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and identifying opportunities for business development.
• Manage and mentor a team of landscape architects, designers, and consultants.
• Develop design strategies, vision and narratives for the Concept and Detail Master Plans and ensure these are aligned, followed and developed into the post master plan design stages.
• Review project documentation to ensure design quality, compliance with regulations, and alignment with client goals.
• Collaborate with architects, urban designers, engineers, and other consultants in multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning, marketing, and proposal development for new business opportunities.
• Stay informed of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in landscape architecture and urban design.
• Ensure sustainable and climate-responsive design principles are embedded into all projects.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Professional registration/licensure (e.g., CMLI, ASLA, AILA) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in landscape architecture, including leadership on large-scale projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and a variety of project types – in particular with Master Plans at a range of spatial scales.
• Proven experience in project management, client engagement, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp, and GIS; knowledge of BIM is a plus.
• Strong understanding of environmental sustainability, green infrastructure, and climate-adaptive design.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with international projects and multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with planning regulations and development approval processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for place-making and improving urban environments.

Work Environment:

• This role may require occasional travel to project sites or client meetings. It is suited to a proactive, visionary leader who thrives in collaborative and dynamic settings.

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.