Senior Landscape Architect

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is looking for a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join our team in Dubai. The role involves leading landscape architecture projects, managing design assignments, and participating in interdisciplinary design efforts.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in landscape architecture, strong graphic communication skills, and expertise in design and site coordination within the UAE. We offer a full-time position with the opportunity to engage in a variety of innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience working with International Design firms.
• CMLI / IFLA registration and internationally recognized accreditation required.
• Strong coordination skills with consultants, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual visions for various landscape architecture projects.
• Manage project design drafting and detailing.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and construction documents.
• Attend client and in-house meetings.

Skills

Landscape architectural design

Graphic communication

Project management

AutoCAD

Site coordination

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Excel

Job description

Requisition Number: 24231BR

Description:

Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing team in Dubai and to work within a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team for completion of planning, design and construction services for a wide variety of landscape architectural projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will participate with our interdisciplinary design team, manage assignments, provide critical urban and landscape architecture design experience, and interact with existing and prospective clients with exemplary communication skills and design acumen.

Working with Landscape Architects your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating conceptual visions for a variety of private and public-sector landscape architecture projects.
• Concept design development and provide cost estimating, detail design services, contract document preparation and undertake various field services such as site inventories and construction inspection and reports.
• Management and production of project design drafting and detailing.
• Illustration of design concepts and preparation of design reports.
• Preparation and production of design and construction drawings and schematic illustrations
• Design detailing in an accurate and efficient manner
• Assisting in the preparation of schedules of quantity and cost estimates
• Illustration of design concepts and preparation of design reports.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to execute a project from concept through construction documentation.
• Cutting edge landscape design
• Strong graphic capabilities
• Attend client meetings and in-house meetings.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university or a combination of related education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience
• Has experience working with International Design firms
• A sound understanding of landscape architectural design principles, practice, work requirements, and construction methods.
• CMLI / IFLA registration and internationally recognized accreditation
• Relevant UAE experience in landscape projects, with exposure to both design and site coordination
• Strong site experience and understanding of local construction processes and project delivery
• Ability to work on both design and site-related tasks
• Experience in shop drawing review, mock-up review, and material submissions
• Excellent team player with a cooperative and professional attitude
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to project requirements
• Strong coordination skills with consultants, contractors, and clients
• Valid UAE driving license

Preferred Specifications

• Ability to work in a team / multidisciplinary environment;
• Strong verbal, written & graphic communication skills;
• Good computer skills (AutoCAD, Revit, MS Excel and other graphic programs); Good presentation skills
• Experience in urban design, sustainable design and landscape/site planning & design
• Self-motivated, creative and able to work under minimum level of supervision within a heavy workload environment. Have sense of defining technical problems, collect appropriate and related data to establish solutions / results
• The ability to acknowledge a crisis and take timely corrective action
• Ability to make mid-project corrections as business conditions change
• High level of computer literacy

Work Location(s): United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Architecture