Landscape Architect / Hardscape and Irrigation (Infrastructure (Infrastructure) Location - Madi[...]

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

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join their team in Abu Dhabi for a 13-month fixed-term contract. The role involves overseeing construction processes for an infrastructure project and managing a moderate-sized team. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Architecture, at least 10 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience.
• At least 7 years of similar work experience on large projects.
• Regional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Resident Engineer during project construction.
• Oversee processes associated with the construction stages of the project.
• Coordinate specialized activities and manage a moderate-sized team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Relationship building

UAE Driving License

Education

Degree in Architecture or equivalent

Job description

Description

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

Our Building Project Management team has a strong team of highly qualified industry professionals who take a longterm approach to client management. Our outstanding market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.

Due to a strong pipeline of projects our Abu Dhabi team is rapidly growing and we are seeking an experienced Landscape Architect / Hardscape and Irrigation (Infrastructure) to undertake an infrastructure project. It is a fixed term contract for 13 months and the project is based in Madinat Zayed.

• In this role you will provide support and assistance to the Resident Engineer and oversee processes associated with the construction stages of the project. Duties will include:
• administrative and managerial responsibilities; technical reviews and approvals; providing advice and technical support the following subject areas: softscape hardscape aesthetics and appearance surface finishes materials schedule and approvals.
• ground levels and propositions control point installation existing and proposed survey contours landforms resolution to clashes and conflicts with other utilities irrigation data and water demand verification.
• factory visit nursery visit FAT SAT selection of materials.
• liaison with clients authorities contractors suppliers; raising quality reports like SOR NCR correspondence with all entities.
• coordination for rearranging existing services traffic assets; approval of WIRs MAR MIR logs reports; snagging de snagging punch list.
• warranties undertakings by contractor; maintenance and upkeeping of completed works.

What you will bring

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Min of 10 years postgraduate experience and a min. of 7 years of similar work experience on large projects.
• Regional experience is preferred.
• Authority registration is preferred.
• A professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity discipline or team of moderate size and complexity.
• UAE Driving License.
• Good communications skill & relationship building.
• Must have experience in Infrastructure projects.

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.

Who we are

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 14000 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.

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.