Landscape Architect

Northeast; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in professional services as a Landscape Architect, where you will tackle significant challenges in water, energy, and urbanization. This role offers the chance to manage and lead landscape design projects, utilizing your expertise in 3D modeling and various design tools. You will work independently to deliver comprehensive technical packages and coordinate with diverse teams, ensuring compliance with UAE standards. Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals in a supportive environment that values curiosity and innovation. If you are passionate about landscape architecture and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in UAE and Gulf region required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead landscape design projects independently.
• Deliver technical landscape packages and coordinate with subconsultants.
• Participate in technical design workshops and produce design reports.

Skills

3D Modeling

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

Sketchup

InDesign

Illustrator

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Description

About GHD :

We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction, and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 14,000 diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly One GHD across more than 200 offices spanning five continents: Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

About the Role :

Landscape Architect

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization.

We have an opportunity for a Landscape Architect to join our team in the UAE.

Your responsibilities are:

1. Perform all phases of the design process including Concept, Schematic, and Detailed Design Documentation, writing specification reports, 3D modeling, submittals & permitting, hardscape and plant material selection.
2. Deliver entire technical landscape packages independently with review from the senior team.
3. Organize project materials & information according to the Design Process.
4. Coordinate with all fields and subconsultants.
5. Connect with highly effective questions and problem-solving skills.
6. Manage, coordinate, and lead landscape design projects independently with less oversight.
7. Participate in Technical Design workshops / Design charettes.
8. Lead the production of project design reports and detailing.
9. Provide landscape design solutions from Concept to DD.
10. Must have worked / completed Landscape projects using Revit.
11. Understand all applicable UAE authorities' requirements and coordinate with various fields' technical inputs into a project.
12. Coordinate with design Engineers for resolution of related issues.

About you:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in the area of expertise.
2. Registered professional membership is preferred.
3. Minimum 5 years of experience in UAE and the Gulf region.
4. Proficiency in the following programs is a must: AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Sketchup (or similar 3D programs), InDesign, Illustrator, Excel, and other MS Office programs.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to be organized, proactive, and prioritize multiple tasks both independently and with the team.
7. Aware of the UAE public realm guidelines generally and International standard methodologies of Landscape Architecture.

Our commitment to you:

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients, and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Interested? Please hit the apply now button.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.