Lead Landscape Architect

Atkins Realis Group

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsR alis is one of the world s most respected design, engineering and project management consultants, with a proven track record of more than 75 years of relevant experience in the industry. AtkinsR alis is a leading provider of consultancy services in the field of master planning, economics and sustainability; architecture environmental management; landscape & urban design; infrastructure planning; and engineering and transportation analysis, offering professional advice, engineering and environmental consultancy and design solutions.

As a provider of multi-disciplinary technical design services to the built environment, AtkinsR alis India is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.

The Landscape & Urban Design practice in AtkinsR alis India is currently expanding to contribute to the different sectors including Property, Infrastructure & Transportation all around the world. We are keen to take on board highly motivated and capable landscape architects and urban designers to shape a well-integrated team delivering projects across the globe.

Your role

• Lead Middle East projects with complete design and delivery ownership reporting to Practice Lead.
• Take ownership and lead medium to large scale projects from landscape and public realm work packages.
• Draft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.
• Design and manage multi-disciplinary Landscape development projects.
• Liaise with key clients and technical and non-technical stakeholders for positive project outcomes.
• Draft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.
• Work to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior leadership of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project.
• Ensure the team is aware of the design standards, codes and compliances of countries within the ME region and the same are complied to in the Design.
• Check the work of team members and ensure the quality of deliverables meet the AtkinsR alis standards of delivery and client expectations.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking to expand the landscape & urban design business across different regions in the ME.
• Can contribute to bids and proposals to win work.
• Can cross- over through design thinking between the three disciplines of the practice on large scale projects.
• Delegate work to assign project team BIM technicians and administrative staff.
• Use business related software independently with ability to guide work of junior team members.
• Successful in identifying and following through on leads/suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with.
• The individual will be required to travel if required at times to the different AtkinsR alis offices and sites globally and interface with the team based there.

About you

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.
• Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team members.
• Be aware of the effect of delivery time on financial performance and proactively manage time, resources and budget on a project.
• Able to identify and communicate concerns of the project/team to immediate Line Manager.
• Able to discuss career goals and aspirations.Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members.
• Demonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions to interdisciplinary work group.
• Experience of working in virtual teams is a plus.