Senior Landscape Architect Cracknell

Job Overview:

We are looking for talented, creative, dynamic and experienced Senior Landscape Architects to join our vibrant Abu Dhabi Studio. The role will be responsible for interacting with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver a number of landscape architecture projects under the direct guidance of senior staff.

Primary Activities:

• Manage multiple small to medium size landscape design projects successfully from concept to construction, coordinating all stages and all aspects of a project.
• Organise day-to-day design, production, documentation works and coordinate the contract administration of the projects.
• Ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with technical and contractual terms of the project contract.
• Interact and coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports and presentations and attend meetings as necessary.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and required approvals are obtained during design development and drawing and documentation production.
• Assist as required with post-tender contract administration stage, coordinating with contractors and clients representatives.

Technical Competencies:

• Manage multiple landscape design projects of varying complexity, size and value.
• Lead project architects and designers to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscapes.
• Review and coordinate with project work performed by other engineers/disciplines.
• Reading, writing and interpretation of technical drawings and documentation, specifications, reports, proposals, contracts and tender documents.
• Demonstrate excellent software skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office. Knowledge of Sketch-Up, Lumion, Revit, Rhino is an added advantage.

Management and Corporate Competencies:

• Accuracy, precision, excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, manage priorities, meet timelines
• A willingness to share information, learn and be trained in new skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Initiative and proactiveness.

Position Requirements:

• University Degree Post Graduation or equivalent in landscape architecture or architecture
• CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum 7 years experience on sizeable landscape design projects
• High proficiency in spoken and written English