Senior Landscape Architect

Career Hunters; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to oversee implementation of landscape works for an airport project in Kuwait City. The candidate must have 15-20 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture. Responsibilities include supervising on-site implementations, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-20 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of airport-specific design constraints.
• Ability to work on-site under pressure and manage large-scale phased works.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of plant materials at source nurseries.
• Review and approve hardscape materials.
• Supervise all softscape and hardscape implementation on-site.
• Monitor contractor progress and report any delays.
• Provide technical input on design modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

SketchUp

Revit

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Landscape Architect will oversee the implementation of landscape works for an airport infrastructure project. The role requires hands-on site supervision, plant and material inspections, and coordination with contractors to ensure timely and high-quality execution. Prior experience in airport or transportation-related projects is essential to navigate the complexity, safety, and coordination challenges unique to airside and landside environments.

Key Responsibilities:

·Conduct inspection of plant materials at source nurseries to verify species, size, health, and appearance as per approved drawings and specifications.

·Review and approve hardscape materials, including paving, lighting fixtures, kerbs, and site furnishings; assess mock-up samples for conformance.

·Approve plant positioning and layout after contractor staking; ensure alignment with the design intent.

·Supervise all softscape and hardscape implementation on-site to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.

·Monitor contractor progress and report any delays or deviations to ensure timely project completion.

·Address and resolve daily site-related issues and coordination challenges in collaboration with other disciplines.

·Provide technical input and recommendations on design modifications and contract variations.

·Ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and environmental guidelines during execution.

·Maintain documentation of site activities, inspections, approvals, and non-conformances.

Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to uphold design integrity throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Qualification &Skills:

·Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture (B. Arch or equivalent).

·Minimum 15-20 years of experience.

·Strong understanding of airport-specific design constraints including visibility, security, wind considerations, plant species restrictions, and durability.

·Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and design review tools (SketchUp, Revit, etc.).

·Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface with multiple contractors and regulatory bodies.

·Ability to work on-site under pressure and manage large-scale phased works.