Responsibilities

The role of a landscape architect commonly includes some or all of the following:

  • overseeing the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian schemes, road or retail schemes, and maintaining the character of sites of natural beauty;
  • establishing general landscape requirements with clients;
  • conducting preliminary studies of the site (including contours, soil, ecology, buildings, roads);
  • assessing a site's potential to meet the client's specifications;
  • carrying out environmental impact assessments;
  • seeking and taking into account the views of local residents, potential users, and parties with a vested interest in the project;
  • accurately preparing and presenting detailed plans and working drawings, including applications, construction details and specifications for the project using computer-aided design (CAD) packages or similar design software;
  • presenting proposals to clients, dealing with enquiries and negotiating any amendments to the final design;
  • matching the client's wishes with your knowledge of what will work best;
  • contacting and coordinating manufacturers and suppliers;
  • putting work out to tender, selecting a contractor and manager (mainly for larger projects), and leading cross-functional teams;
  • making site visits;
  • ensuring deadlines are met;
  • liaising with other professionals on the project;
  • monitoring and checking work on-site (on large projects, landscape managers may do this type of supervisory work);
  • authorising payment once work has been satisfactorily completed;
  • attending public inquiries to give evidence if necessary;
  • generating new business opportunities.

Skills

Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture

Job Details

Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
Male
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
10 Years
Apply Before:
Apr 28, 2018
Posting Date:
Mar 28, 2018

Real Estate Infrastructure Company

Construction / Cement / Metals · 51-100 employees - Riyadh

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