Principal Landscape Architect

Job Description

Must have good experience delivering Landscape Design/ Public Realm projects in the private or public sectors. Must be familiar with design, tender and construction processes. International experience of the UK, Middle East or APAC regions will be considered an added advantage. Must be proficient in design detailing and construction techniques. Must be proficient in, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), MS Office, SketchUp, Rhino and rendering softwares like Lumion/ Enscape/ Twinmotion. Advanced experience of BIM related software in Landscape Design/ Infrastructure works will be considered an added advantage. Draft technical reports and contractual documents of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance. Work to a program for the project and proactively advice team members of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project. Check the work of team members and ensure the quality of deliverables meet the AECOM standards of delivery and client expectations. Candidate must be willing to undertake and be part of interdisciplinary technical co-ordination with other disciplines and departments participating on an assigned project. Candidate should be able to assign work to junior team members and BIM technologists. Use business related software independently with ability to guide junior team members. Assist in the production of drawings including plans, grading, section, elevations, perspective, 3D model and reports. Complete drafting assignments by applying standardized design techniques during a portion of a project, and working from the designs of others. Produce graphic renderings from schematics by hand or using computer softwares. Qualifications Qualification A Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from universities of International repute will be an added advantage. Applicants are required to have between 9-14years of experience in Landscape . Bachelors degree holders in Landscape Architecture or Architecture will be considered, if they can showcase relevant experience in Landscape Design project stages including design, documentation and site implementation . Chartered candidates shall have an added advantage. Soft Skills 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 and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team members. team or individual, and share information and knowledge with team members. Able to identify and communicate concerns of the project/ team to immediate Line manager. Demonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions in a small work group.