Lead Landscape Architect

SSH; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global architecture firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Landscape Architect to lead a design team. The successful candidate will manage design work, interface with clients, and ensure high-quality project delivery. Required qualifications include a B.Arch or M.Arch, professional registration is advantageous, and strong design and leadership skills. Proficiency in relevant digital tools and excellent English communication skills are essential. This role promises an opportunity to shape impactful landscape designs.

Qualifications

• Developed design skills with appropriate project experience.
• Ability to maintain cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design group within the Landscape team throughout design stages.
• Act as the client’s point of contact for design issues.
• Ensure design excellence and document delivery per SSH quality procedures.

Skills

Design skills

Project experience

Flexibility

Client relationship management

Commercial management understanding

Risk management understanding

Scope definition understanding

Presentation skills

Health & Safety Principles knowledge

Sustainable Design principles knowledge

Mentoring ability

Knowledge updating willingness

Excellent command of English

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Professional registration (LI, ASLA)

Tools

AutoCAD Revit LT Suite

Adobe Acrobat Professional DC

Bluebeam

Dialux

Sketchup

Office 365

Online Communication tools (Skype, WebEx)

Job description

Role Definition

Works under the direct supervision of Discipline Lead – Landscape. This team member leads an architectural design team and schedules, organizes, coordinates and executes the design work on projects of all scales.

Core Accountabilities

• Landscape Design.
• Team Leading.
• Client Interface.
• Resource Planning.
• Coaching.
• Performance Evaluation.
• Design Management.
• Design Coordination.
• Interface with Statutory Authorities.
• Design Research.
• Design Reviews.
• Site back-up.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a design group within the Landscape team throughout the design stages.
• Within the design group act as the client’s point of contact for design related issues.
• Within the design group act as the project’s design coordinator and contributes (fully or partially) to the overall design management activities.
• Responsible for the integrated design delivery of projects throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Ensure design excellence and delivery of project documentation to SSH quality procedures.
• Responsible for BIM integration and development of innovative working methodologies.
• Take initiatives to develop design manuals, standard design documents, presentations, etc. to increase efficiencies, knowledge and awareness across the wider architectural community.

Qualities and Skills

• Developed Design skills.
• Appropriate project experience.
• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.
• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Understanding of SSH’s commercial management of projects.
• Understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
• Developed presentation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of SSH’s standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Developed knowledge of Health & Safety Principles.
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.
• Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior staff members and spread knowledge across the wider architectural community.
• Ability and will to update knowledge.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages is an added value.

Digital Platforms

• Office 365
• Online Communication tools (Skype, Web ex)
• Adobe Acrobat Professional DC
• AutoCAD Revit LT Suite
• Bluebeam
• Dialux
• Space Allowance
• DWG True View
• Sketchup

Qualifications

B.Arch or M.Arch

Professional registration of an internationally recognised institution i.e LI, ASLA is highly desirable and a distinct advantage