Horticulturist/Senior Horticulturist

COOPERS HILL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape architectural design firm in Singapore is seeking a creative individual to lead projects from concept to construction. The role requires strong skills in softscape design and the ability to prepare comprehensive design packages. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture and significant experience with tropical plants. Proficiency in design tools and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience for Horticulturist and 6 for Senior Horticulturist.
• Excellent knowledge of tropical and sub-tropical plants.
• Ability to prepare design packages from concept to drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape projects from concept to construction.
• Develop dynamic planting narratives and schemes.
• Preparation of tender documents and reports.

Skills

Creative thinking

Softscape design

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Teamwork and independence

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Job scope:

• Creative candidate who is capable of leading landscape projects from concept to construction
• Ability to create compelling planting narratives and develop inspiring & dynamic planting schemes.
• Ability to prepare softscape design packages from Conceptual stage to Softscape Working Drawing stage
• Demonstrate creative thinking abilities and contributes to firm wide design excellence and problem solving.
• Preparation of tender documents, tender evaluation report, final account documentation and conduct tender interview
• Ability to carry out site implementation work is preferred
• Submit your project timesheet on every 15th of the month and the first day of the following month;
• Any other duties assigned by the team leader but not limited to the above

Requirements:

• Bachelor, Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture or equivalent with 3 years’ experience (for Horticulturist) and 6 years' experience (for Senior Horticulturist) in a professional landscape architectural design service firm
• Excellent knowledge of tropical and sub-tropical plant materials and experienced in Planting Design
• A passion for softscape design is preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Word and Excel
• Excellent graphics, strong design and effective communication skills are essential
• Highly motivated, proactive with positive outlook and able to work independently as well as a team
• Must be mature, well organized, and confident with a pleasant disposition and strong interpersonal skills and able to multi-task
• Quick learner with a high level of commitment will have an advantage
• Willing and able to occasionally travel overseas
• Applicants with less experience who can demonstrate exceptional design skill and potential will also be considered