1. JOB PURPOSE
The following detailed tasks, duties and responsibilities although expected to be implemented and managed by the Landscape Architect, should be coordinated with the company's Senior & Leadership teams.
The Landscape Architect may be required to fulfill duties as detailed below on single or multiple projects or working on strategic / special tasks and projects. The special tasks may not be project specific and maybe part of a company strategic programme. Special tasks will include the likes of QA & QC audits, procedural writing etc.
The Landscape Architect must work closely with their immediate supervisor to establish and agree work scope and responsibilities of this role on the specific project; and establish the required resources / support to fulfill all required duties as agreed.
2. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVES
- Adopt a project management role for several landscape projects and report directly to organization's Leadership Team and Project Directors.
- Liaise directly with organization's Clients (Architects and end user clients i.e Developers) and ensure top quality service is provided on all projects.
- Assist with the delivery of organization's landscape design projects within budgets, targets and timescales agreed with Project Leaders and Organization Leadership Team.
- Preparation of design related material including sketch designs, rendered plans and illustrative material to support submissions.
- Overseeing and assisting in Preparation of 3D models in both SketchUp and Lumion to support Landscape Submissions.
- Overseeing and assisting in Preparation of technical design packages from Schematic Design to Tender in both CAD & Revit (Revit submissions involve supervising organization's BIM team).
- Overseeing and assisting in Preparation of 2D & 3D Technical Details, Sections and Elevations in both CAD & Revi (Revit submissions involve supervising organization's BIM team).
- Undertake full QA/QC reviews on organization projects under your leadership in accordance with organization's QA/QC relevant policies;
- Preparation of Design Stage Reports using InDesign.
- Preparation of Presentation material for Client Meetings, Workshops and Presentations using InDesign.
- Preparation of Landscape Specifications (Various formats);
- Attend Client and Consultant Meetings in person and on MS Teams.
- Coordination with other relevant disciplines such as Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, Interior Designers etc.
- Lead, motivate and develop more junior members of the Landscape Design team, allocate resources and encourage effective collaboration across all levels of the organization's team.
- Actively participate in company trainings such as BIM.
- Actively engage with and motivate others to become involved with organization initiatives such as implementation of Social & Events schedules.
3. QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS
- 6-10 years post graduate experience.
- Degree in Landscape Architecture from recognized Institution.
- Creative design flare and graphical skills are essential to role.
- Strong hand sketching ability.
- Competence in full Adobe Suite essential.
- Strong AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Lumion skills.
- Landscape BIM experience is advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Middle East experience preferred
- Proficient in computer programs such as: AutoCAD, Adobe, Sketch-up, 3D Studio Max, InDesign and Lumion.
4. COMPETENCIES
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork
- Visualization
- Analytical Skills
- Creativity
- Initiative