Landscape Inspector
SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.
As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50-year history throughout the Middle East region.
We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other buildings/infrastructure programmes.
Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.
Responsibilities:
Performs various duties related to the inspection of landscape construction and maintenance work performed by contractors; performs field inspections of irrigation and landscaping.
- Inspects construction of irrigation and landscape improvements.
- Issues correction notices to contractors/developers to correct deficiencies found during inspections. Ensures deficiencies are corrected prior to acceptance of the work; issues correction notices and deficiency notices.
- Monitors irrigation systems including: water use audits, irrigation system scheduling, well systems, meter user reports, renovation and rehabilitation, and emergency repairs.
- Performs administrative tasks associated with the administering of private landscape maintenance contracts, as well as privately constructed landscape improvements.
- Reviews, corrects, and ensures completeness of landscape plan submittals and as-built plans.
- Maintains records of inspection work.
- Performs other related work as required.
- Document nonconformance to specifications, codes and standards, and may be asked to participate in determining appropriate resolution.
- Attention to details and ability to work with various stakeholders will be required.
Requirements:
Diploma in related field with min 5 years experience in Landscape.
- Will have knowledge of both the work processes of Architectural Works Inspector and also the use of CAD systems used to manage documentation of the works.
- Proficient keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software are required.
- Assignments will require a working knowledge of construction sequences and standard work procedures of the industry.
- Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.
Rewards & Benefits:
We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 26 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
