Associate Landscape Architect

Dubai, UAE

Role Definition

We are looking for a highly skilled and creative senior Landscape Architect to work as part of the multidisciplinary studio. The team member will be an integral part of the creative team, take part in planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating design work for a large range of landscape projects. Successful applicants must demonstrate a passion for landscape architecture, have good graphic and proven illustration skills, as well as excellent technical abilities and proven proficiency in using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite. Revit experience would be an advantage.

Line of Reporting

Director of Landscaping

Core Accountabilities

Landscape Architecture Concept Design
Team Leading
Project Management
Client Interface
Design Research
Site Supervision

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop creative design ideas in collaboration with the team.
Proactively support business development activities including bidding, preparing fee proposals, as well as networking and client relations.
Chair key meetings to review the quality and progress of the project.
Create and maintain all project fee resource plants, monitor cost and deliver projects within the set budget.
Ensure all projects are adequately resourced and delegate project tasks.
Check all documentation in for final sign-off and distribution, ensuring compliance with QA protocols and CAD standards.
Management and supervision of all landscape design and construction works on several sites within the UAE, neighbouring Gulf states as well as international projects
Design, documentation and coordination of entire landscape projects including internal management of staff resources
Client meetings and presentations where you will represent the company
Evaluation and recommendations on contractors’ submittals for the various aspects of soft and hard landscaping works.
Liaison and coordination with other design consultants and clients
Assist with documentation of project submittals
Administer overall operations of the organization, including reviewing and evaluating the results of program activities/deliverables, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled, and allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency.
Quality and progress control of the said works on site
Resolution of all site design issues and specifications.
Arranging progress meetings and workshops in co-ordination with other disciplines on site.
Preparation of CAD drawings for landscape projects including plans, sections, details, etc for concept work stage, schematic design, design development, detailed design and tender stages
Preparation of drawings for landscape projects using Photoshop, Sketch-Up, etc as required
Manage strategic planning process to ensure the organization has a long-range strategy that achieves the organizational mission towards which it makes consistent and timely progress
Provide business development on behalf of the Company

Qualities and Skills required

Ability to liaise with external consultants and client in a proficient and professional manner, nurturing relationships in support of ongoing business development.
Have a strong foundation in cross disciplinary coordination.
Applicants should be motivated individuals with a positive attitude.
Solid documentation skillsets (Revit, AutoCAD) with demonstrated BIM capabilities highly regarded
3D knowledge (Sketch-up, Lumion, Enscape),
A general aptitude for design and documentation (InDesign, Photoshop),
Good planting/vegetation knowledge, and
Sound knowledge of design issues e.g., planning, climate, and benchmark project outcomes.
The successful candidates will be collaborative, hard-working, and passionate about innovative landscape solutions.
Excellent organisation and presentation skills.
Solid construction knowledge and the ability to put together high-quality technical drawing packages.
Experience in dealing with client and landscape contractors as well as good tendering and on-site experience, would be desirable.

Qualifications required

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in either Landscape Architecture or Urban Design or Architecture.
At least 6 years of professional working experience in the sector.
Previous experience in leading and managing multiple from medium to large scale project delivery from concept to completion.

MIDDLE EAST DUBAI OFFICE