POSITION OVERVIEW: Determines aesthetic design and practical technical solutions for the planning of external spaces including hardscapes, softscapes, streetscapes etc. Works will cover urban planning, commercial buildings and spaces, residential projects, industrial sites, public open spaces and parks, resorts, hotels and leisure facilities etc.
Proficiency in providing complex technical solutions and preparing full technical packages from concept design, through design development, final design to tender and contract documentation in coordination with other team members.
Construction packages will include construction details for all built forms within the external works packages to be designed in coordination with the relevant engineers prior to contract documentation.
Hardscape detailing will include the design and specification all external finishes, level changes, walls, minor structures, drainage, water features etc.
Softscape detailing will include the design and specification of all plant materials, planting media, site preparation, contours and grading and control of all horticultural practices for installation works.
The Senior Landscape Architect will assist with supervising installation of the landscape contract works on site, and will report on site works, progress, changes etc. The Senior Landscape Architect will assist in administration of the contract to ensure the works are carried out to the contract specifications and programme.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Preparation, design and presentation of high quality landscape concept drawings.
Preparation of technical design packages through to tender.
Contract administration of projects.
Liaise with juniors and plan, program and delegate within the team structure.
Coordination with other relevant disciplines such as Irrigation Designers, Civel, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, Masterplanners and Quantity Surveyors.
Provide routine liaison with Clients and Client's representatives.
Prepare contracts within budget requirements and provide accurate costing information to the client or quantity surveyors.
Develop maintenance plans for completed sites.
Maintain affiliations with professional societies to keep abreast of technologies.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of Bachelors Degree and post graduate qualification in landscape architecture.
Completion of the relevant professional qualifications and affiliation to a recognized landscape body in the country of education.
Minimum of 7 years related work experience and a minimum of 3 year experience post professional qualifications.
