Principal Landscape Architect

Requirements: 

• Degree of post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning landscape architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership) 

• Candidates will ideally have minimum 15 years relevant working experience in urban design, urban planning and master planning 

• Lead the production of high-quality urban planning, design and master planning project submissions in the UAE, KSA and the wider Middle East and Africa 

• Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major infrastructure projects where appropriate 

• Strong design and graphics capabilities and ability to communicate ideas via various visual and graphic media including hand and computer graphics 

• Fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite with demonstrable graphics and visualisation skills 

• Competent in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD 

• Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team desirable 

• Strong design management, report production and coordination skills 

• An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm. (LEED or similar experience and advantage) 

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English 

• Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team 

• Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery of project outputs 

• Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars 

• Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time 

Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the design and delivery of a variety of projects often happening concurrently. 

• Take ownership of medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director. 

• Organise and graphicly develop client presentations. 

• Work to a programme for deliverables and advise senior staff of any issues which may affect delivery. 

• Work within agreed design standards and parameters with senior staff. 

• Ensure the quality of deliverables meet the expectations of senior staff. 

• Work within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team. 

• Undertake technical co-ordination with other disciplines 

• A competitive salary 

• Transportation allowance 

• Medical and life insurance cover 

• 22 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