Lead Landscape Architect
DAR Engineering, a leading design & engineering consulting organization in Saudi Arabia engaged in Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Health Care & High Rise Buildings
KEY SKILLS:
• Ability to think creatively and develop design concepts with the lead landscape architect that respond to site unique conditions and the client's objectives.
• Deliver results through design quality, processes, operational and commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate and implement tasks and project management, across a wide range of landscape design and master planning projects.
• Provide support in the preparation and presenting of design proposals to clients and approving agencies including specific technical expertise in landscape architecture and urban public realm design.
• Work collaboratively with other business units and design specialists within Dar Engineering and ARC to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Liaise with colleagues, stakeholders and external project team members and clients to provide technical landscape input.
• Produce illustration and technical design information to support a range of projects.
• Undertake site visits as required.
• Actively participate in client-facing presentations.
• Assist on marketing activities, including obtaining new projects, where possible introducing previous consultancy/ client/ developer contacts and relationships
• Keep current on industry trends and evaluate if implementation would benefit the company.
• Assist in the preparation of and management of fee proposals, bids and tenders for new work.
• Work with and mentor junior landscape architects to deliver high quality projects with a hands-on team player approach under the guidance of the Head of landscape.
• Review and check design submissions prior to issuance
• Assist with the technical supervision, training and skill development of junior and mid-level landscape architects.
• Maintain and improve employee morale by meeting regularly with staff members and establishing an open line of communication.
Education and Experience:
• A minimum of 10+ years' experience in landscape architecture is required with at least the last three years spent within a senior capacity.
• Strong Client-facing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Middle East / Overseas exposure would be an advantage.