Lead Middle East projects with complete design and delivery ownership reporting to Practice LeadTake ownership and lead landscape design / pubic realm projects and work packagesMust have 10+ years of relevant Landscape Architecture Experience with Post Graduation in Landscape ArchitectureDesign manage multi-disciplinary urban development projectsLiaise with key clients and technical and non-technical stakeholders for positive project outcomesDraft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidanceWork to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior leadership of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the projectEnsure 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 DesignCheck the work of team members and ensure the quality of deliverables meet the Atkins standards of delivery and client expectationsDemonstrate strategic thinking to expand the landscape & urban design business across different regions in the MEIs able to contribute to bids and proposals to win workCan crossover through design thinking between the three disciplines of the practice on large scale projectsDelegate work to assigned project team Graduate (Landscape Architects or urban designers),BIM technicians and Administrative staffUse business related software independently with ability to guide work of junior team membersSuccessful in identifying and following through on leads / suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved withThe individual will be required to travel at times to the different AtkinsRalis office and sites globally and interface with the team based thereQualificationA Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from universities of International repute is a mustBachelor Degree holders in Landscape Architecture or Architecture will be considered, if they can showcase relevant experience in Landscape Design Project StagesIncluding Design, Documentation and site implementationCMLI & ASLA qualified professionals shall have an added advantageTechnical CompetencyMust have good experience delivering Landscape Design / Public Realm projects in the public or the private realm for minimum 8+ yearsMust be familiar with design, tender and construction processesInternational experience specific to ME and beyond will be considered an added advantageMust be competent in design, project management, efficiency matricesMust be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary designMust be proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe CS5, MS Office, Sketch up and Google ProAdvanced experience of BIM related software in Landscape Design / Infrastructure works will be considered an added advantageBehavioral CompetencyExcellent communication skills in written and spoken EnglishCapable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary teamHave a logical and organized approach to project delivery and able to follow instructions and guidance by senior team membersBe aware of the effect of delivery time on financial performance and proactively manage time, resources and budget on a projectAble to identify and communicate concerns of the project / team to immediate Line ManagerAble to discuss career goals and aspirationsWillingness to share information and knowledge with team membersDemonstrate initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions to interdisciplinary work groupExperience of working in virtual teams is a plusSkills Required
stakeholder liaison, Project Management, public realm , Landscape Design