Senior Landscape Architect

Hyder Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international advisory and design consultancy is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect for their Saudi-based team. The candidate should have over 18 years of experience in Engineering, with significant experience in site supervision of utilities projects. Fluency in Arabic and English is required, along with exceptional skills in landscape architecture and project management. This is an opportunity to work on a wide portfolio of projects across Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eighteen years' experience in Engineering and Construction Industry.
• At least ten years' experience in Site Supervision of Utilities projects.
• Demonstrate significant experience in similar role at a large consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct landscape character and visual impact studies.
• Attend client briefings and present project stages.
• Prepare and present landscape designs to clients.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Project management

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Graphics skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

College/University Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy specializing in transport, utilities, and property and environmental sectors. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange and employ nearly 4,000 people across Asia, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. We are committed to providing excellent client service through the quality of our people. We take pride in resourcing quality professionals and creating a pleasant and friendly working environment. We seek staff who thrive on challenges, both technically and commercially, and who wish to work as part of a professional team. 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 across Saudi Arabia to 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 presenting project stages, and working 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

Languages

• Arabic – Fluent / Excellent
• English – Fluent / Excellent

About The Company

Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy. We have been in operation for over 150 years, working on some of the world's most iconic landmarks and infrastructure, including the world’s tallest building in Dubai, Burj Khalifa, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge in London, the new Berlin airport and the Taiwan High Speed Railway.

Our international pedigree is further highlighted by our long-standing presence in our regions: we have been in business for over 150 years in Europe, 100 years in East Asia, 70 years in Australia and 45 years in the Middle East. We have built on this diversity and today 72% of our revenue comes from outside the UK.

We employ around 4,000 people and apply our global expertise coupled with local knowledge to create award winning solutions for the property, transport, utilities and environmental sectors.