Associate (Landscape Architect)

ICN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Landscape Architect with MLA/BLA qualifications to lead complex urban design and landscape projects in Singapore.

You will coordinate design development, prepare construction documentation, ensure compliance with local authorities, and mentor junior staff while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• MLA, BLA or similar landscape qualifications.
• 10 years post-graduate full-time experience in landscape architecture.
• Proven local construction documentation and implementation experience.
• Sound technical knowledge and compliance with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple landscape projects simultaneously and coordinate teams.
• Present concepts clearly to clients and consultants with confidence.
• Develop design development and construction documentation packages.
• Mentor younger staff and ensure milestones and billing targets are met.
• Maintain professional office representation and clear communications.

Skills

Landscape conceptual design

Project leadership

Client/consultant coordination

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

SketchUp

Enscape

Lumion

Revit knowledge

Local authority compliance

Mentoring staff

English communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

• Possess MLA, BLA or similar related qualificationswith talents in creative design and graphic communications. Similarprofessional background in architecture may be considered.
• Strong and proven talent and capability in creativeConcept and Planning design and being able to present compellingly andconfidently.
• Proven local experience and skills in SchematicDesign, and in putting together complete Design Development and ConstructionDocumentation packages.
• Have sound technical knowledge and be very familiarwith local authority compliances and agency initiatives, submissions andrequirements including landscape replacements, Green Mark, etc.
• Possess a good command of English and be clear in communicationswith Clients, Consultants and Contractors in all project activities.
• Always represent the office professionally andrespect all Client and collaborating groups as well as individuals of differentseniority and culture, including co-workers.
• Work closely with the Directors and Associates inensuring that project milestones and billing targets are met.
• Lead a number of projects simultaneously, workingindependently, organizing teams/tasks clearly to respond to project briefs, schedulesand milestones.
• Proficient in Autodesk (AutoCAD) with skills inAdobe (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.) and Sketchup, to generate,communicate, and document project outputs. Skills in Enscape, Lumion or othergraphic software and, a working knowledge of Revit would be an added advantage.
• Be approachable and mentor younger staff while maintainingactive participation in professional/staff development.
• Always remain focused and not be distracted bysocial media during office hours.
• Support the Directors and other Associates in thesubmission of competition bids and project proposals.
• Must possess a proactive and positive personality andoutlook and be able to organize, motivate and lead others.
• Be able to manage difficult situationsdiplomatically and always remain calm and even-tempered.
• Strong knowledge of all local authorityrequirements and initiatives eg LRA, Green Plot ratio, Design for Safety, etc
• Ten (10) year's post graduate full time workexperience in landscape architectural projects is required, with proven local constructiondocumentation and implementation experience.