Landscape Architect

Parsons International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 133,920 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons International is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect for a position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves advanced tasks related to landscape architectural design for various properties including residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Landscape Architecture and have 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within the GCC. Responsibilities include preparing detailed design packages, managing consultants, and liaising with team members. This role offers a chance to work on innovative and sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in a comparable position in the GCC.
• Strong experience managing design and specialist consultants.
• Working knowledge of principles of Landscape Architecture and construction.

Responsibilities

• Determine design and practical solutions for planning external spaces.
• Prepare detailed technical packages from concept to contract documentation.
• Design and specify external finishes, level changes, and minor structures.
• Prepare high-quality landscape concept drawings.
• Liaise with juniors and delegate tasks within the team.

Skills

Landscape architecture knowledge

Aesthetic design solutions

Technical solution preparation

Hardscape and softscape detailing

Contract administration

Project management

Education

BSc Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent

Job description

Job Objective

Performs advanced, complex assignments using convention or innovative techniques for master planning and soft and hard landscape architectural design for residential, mixed use, resort and commercial properties, site planning, grading and design, agency coordination, and permits. Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of landscape architecture, including knowledge of plant materials and planting design integrating ecological sustainability.

Key Accountabilities

• Determines aesthetic design and practical technical solutions for the planning of external spaces including hardscapes, softscapes, Streetscapes etc. Works would cover urban planning, commercial buildings and spaces, residential projects, Industrial sites, Public open spaces and parks, Resorts, Hotels and leisure facilities etc.
• Proficiency in providing complex technical solutions and preparing full technical packages from concept design, through Design development, Final Design to Tender and Contract documentation in coordination with Senior Team members.
• Construction packages would include construction details for all built forms within the external works packages to be designed in coordination with the relevant engineers prior to contract documentation.
• Hardscape detailing would include the design and specification all external finishes, level changes, walls, minor structures, drainage, water features etc.
• Softscape detailing would include the design and specification of all plant materials, planting medium, preparation of the site, contours & grading and control of all horticultural practices for installation works.
• Preparation, design and presentation of high quality landscape concept drawings.
• Preparation of technical design packages through to tender.
• Contract administration of projects.
• Liaise with juniors and plan, program and delegate within the team structure.

Experience and Qualification

• BSc Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• Experience related to this class of work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• From 5-7 years of related work experience with preferably comparable position in the GCC.
• Ability to manage design and specialists consultants with strong experience/grasp of landscape architectural.
• Working knowledge of principles of Landscape Architecture and construction, including concept design, design development, tender and contract documents.