Lead Middle East projects with complete design and delivery ownership reporting to Practice Lead
Take ownership and lead landscape design/pubic realm projects and work packages
Must have 10+ years of relevant Landscape Architecture Experience with Post Graduation in Landscape Architecture
Design manage multi-disciplinary urban development projects
Liaise with key clients and technical and non-technical stakeholders for positive project outcomes
Draft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance
Work to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior leadership of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project
Ensure the team is aware of the design standards, codes and compliances of countries within the ME region and the same are complied to in the Design
Check the work of team members and ensure the quality of deliverables meet the Atkins standards of delivery and client expectations
Demonstrate strategic thinking to expand the landscape & urban design business across different regions in the ME
Is able to contribute to bids and proposals to win work
Can crossover through design thinking between the three disciplines of the practice on large scale projects
Delegate work to assigned project team Graduate (Landscape Architects or urban designers),BIM technicians and Administrative staff
Use business related software independently with ability to guide work of junior team members
Successful in identifying and following through on leads/suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with
The individual will be required to travel at times to the different AtkinsRalis office and sites globally and interface with the team based there
Qualification
A Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from universities of International repute is a must
Bachelor 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
CMLI & ASLA qualified professionals shall have an added advantage
Technical Competency
Must have good experience delivering Landscape Design/Public Realm projects in the public or the private realm for minimum 8+ years
Must be familiar with design, tender and construction processes
International experience specific to ME and beyond will be considered an added advantage
Must be competent in design, project management, efficiency matrices
Must be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design
Must be proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe CS5, MS Office, Sketch up and Google Pro
Advanced experience of BIM related software in Landscape Design/Infrastructure works will be considered an added advantage
Behavioral Competency
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
Be aware of the effect of delivery time on financial performance and proactively manage time, resources and budget on a project
Able to identify and communicate concerns of the project/team to immediate Line Manager
Able to discuss career goals and aspirations
Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members
Demonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions to interdisciplinary work group