Dhle_master Development.manager - Infrastructure (landscaping Design)

Landscape Design Manager

Guidelines

• The Landscape Design Manager shall support the Landscape Director whilst managing design consultants to achieve design quality and constructability

• The Landscape Design Manager shall undertake a design lead for small and medium-sized projects, taking responsibility for the key assets and general arrangement of the layouts.

• The Landscape Design Manager acts as the key coordination point with ED/Director, consultants and contractors, and is required to assist in design works, attend meetings and ensure the design intent is maintained.

Sustainability

• Deliver on the sustainability ambition of Dubai Masterplan 2040.

• Good understanding of other related design, engineering and construction disciplines with an ability to review project work performed by other engineers/disciplines including wet/dry services coordination, quantities, costs, the accuracy of specifications, completeness and constructability.

Cost & Time

• On time completion and approval of all landscape components within a master planning development.

• To be flexible in the context of market fluctuations, changing budgets and project types from Legacy to New-Build projects.

Quality

• The Landscape Design Manager will have key input to Development projects under creative design and technical deliverables from consultants.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• University Degree – BA(Hons), DipLA or equivalent in Landscape Design

• Possess professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognized professional association; desirable, not essential

• Excellent job references and reputation

Minimum Experience (number of years):

• Minimum ten (10+) years of continuous experience in landscape architecture; preferably with both Developer and Consultancy roles.

International experience in Middle East and Asia is advantageous.

• Fluency in design software- CAD, Revit and BIM, Adobe Creative Suite; Sketch-Up, MS Office and latest design tools and technologies

Job Specific Skills:

• Strong conceptual design abilities whilst constantly looking for creative ways to address challenges and improve design outcomes

• A strong commitment to environmentally sustainable and resilient landscape designs

• Ability to quickly address and resolve issues that arise during the design and construction phases.