KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses. 

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51^st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 8 – 10 years of relevant experience on various mixed use, largescale projects. Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture / Master Planning / Urban Design / Architecture. Masters, PhD, or similar is an advantage.

• Licensed as a Professional Landscape Architect / Master Planner / Urban Designer / Architect / Engineer by an internationally recognized architectural or engineering association or body.
• Experience in the management of entire project lifecycle of large, complex, multidisciplinary projects through to post-occupancy.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor multiple project teams.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and other key constituents, to achieve project targets and business results.
• Demonstrates initiative and a strategic approach to team delivery.
• Proven track record of successful project fiscal accountability and responsibility.
• Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients and staff.
• Expert understanding of the principles and methodology of the management of the entire project lifecycle of projects through to post-occupancy.
• Advanced knowledge of Local Authority codes and standards.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Ability to advise and guide clients using commercial acumen and business insight to build the relationship. Business development skills and experience.
• APM or PMP certification would be an advantage.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.