Senior Landscape Architect

Hyder Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Hyder Consulting is looking for a high calibre Senior Landscape Architect in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will conduct landscape studies, prepare designs, and manage client relationships. With a requirement of at least 18 years of experience in the Engineering and Construction industry and fluency in both English and Arabic, this role demands strong project management skills and proficiency in software like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. This is a great opportunity to work on diverse projects with a reputable consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years’ experience in Engineering and Construction Industry.
• At least 10 years’ work experience in Site Supervision of Utilities projects.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines with flexible project management capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of landscape planning laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct landscape and visual impact studies/research.
• Coordinate client briefings and present project stages.
• Prepare and present landscape designs to clients.
• Liaise with clients on statutory legislation and policies.

Skills

Landscape planning laws

Interpersonal skills

Graphics skills

Project management

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Education

College/University Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Owing to recent contract awards, we are now looking to recruit a high calibre Senior Landscape Architect to work in our Saudi-based construction team on a wide portfolio of schemes throughout the Saudi and ensure we meet the demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Conducts landscape or townscape character and visual impact studies/research in the field, followed by assessment and reporting, including the production of landscape plans;
• Attending and coordinating client briefings and present project stages and work with the client throughout the project;
• Preparing and presenting landscape designs to clients and approving agencies including specific technical expertise in land use planning, landscape architecture and urban design;
• Liaising with internal and external clients on a range of issues, including statutory bodies in relation to relevant legislations and policies;

Qualifications

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• College/University Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of eighteen (18) years’ experience in Engineering and Construction Industry.
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience in Site Supervision of Utilities projects.
• Demonstrate significant experience of working within a similar role at a large consultancy, as well as being commercially aware and possessing excellent report writing skills.
• Able to demonstrate effective project management capabilities, along with the required ability and flexibility to work to project deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of the current landscape planning laws, policies and best practice guidelines;
• Demonstrable graphics skills and proficiency in the industry standard software, including AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite packages;
• Strong interpersonal skills with both internal and external colleagues, as well as experience of managing and mentoring less experienced staff members.
• Fluency in English/Arabic language in both verbal and written communication skills is required.

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent