Principal Landscape Architect

Principal Landscape ArchitectWe are currently seeking a Principal Landscape Architect with 12 to 18 years of experience to join our GCC Middle East Team at India Office.As part of the GCC Middle East business the successful candidate will sit alongside other Environment colleagues located in our Noida / Bangalore / Mumbai ffice and work closely with Landscape team colleagues based in Middle East.The core activities that the successful candidate can expect to be involved with include; managing technical landscape design and environmental mitigation inputs to diverse infrastructure, development public realm and parks projects and; preparation of landscape planning figures and drawings.ResponsibilitiesWork as part of the Landscape team to manage small projects, teams or tasks within larger projectsPrepare technical information for infrastructure and development projects : strategic and feasibility / concept studies;preliminary and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applicationstender and construction packagesTake part in regularly scheduled meetings providing accurate updates on progress of workConsistently apply business standards and techniques to assure qualityCommunicate any risks or impediments to effective delivery in a timely mannerLine manage & mentor junior team member(s)Support business development and bidding where requiredKey CompetenciesMandatory Skills / QualificationsDegree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent;Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent;Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills;Demonstrable experience of project management and project delivery;Experience of working collaboratively within a remote working environment;Commercial awareness and excellent time management skills;Experience and technical capability gained within professional consultancy or local government;Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings and site conditions.Solid knowledge of planting design, hardscape materials, and construction detailing.Personal QualitiesCreative thinker with good design skills;Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients;Self-motivated and adaptable, maintaining a confident demeanour when change occurs;Positive attitude with good team working skills and awareness of the well-being of self and others;Considers appropriate H&S risks and the well-being of staff when making decisions.Additional QualitiesExperience of applying current design standards, guidance and good working practices to the design of external spaces;Previous experience of line management & mentoring;Licentiate or Chartered Member of the Landscape LEED or other affiliated Landscape body.LocationNoida, Bangalore & Mumbai