Landscape Draughtsman

Job Purpose

Roles, Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare detailed landscape drawings, layouts, plans, sections, elevations, and construction details for landscaping projects.
• Develop CAD drawings for hardscape, softscape, irrigation interfaces, site furnishings, and external works.
• Convert conceptual designs, sketches, and design markups into accurate technical and construction drawings.
• Prepare landscape shop drawings in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Produce detailed planting plans, paving layouts, grading details, boundary treatments, and landscape construction details.
• Coordinate drawing preparation with Landscape Architects, Landscape Engineers, Irrigation Engineers, and Technical Teams.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project standards, company CAD procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Review design information and identify discrepancies, missing details, or coordination conflicts before drawing issuance.
• Incorporate consultant comments, client feedback, and design revisions into updated drawing packages.
• Coordinate landscape drawings with civil, irrigation, electrical, structural, and utility disciplines.
• Assist in resolving design clashes and interdisciplinary coordination issues.
• Prepare detailed setting-out drawings and site layout plans to support construction activities.
• Support the preparation of material submittals and technical documentation through drawing development.
• Produce construction details for hardscape elements including paving, kerbs, walls, steps, pergolas, seating areas, and landscape structures.
• Prepare detailed softscape drawings including planting layouts, planting schedules, tree pit details, and planting specifications.

Qualification

• Diploma in Landscape Drafting, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Experience & Skills

• Industry Experience (No. of years): 3–6 years in landscape drafting, hardscape, softscape, and external works projects.
• Position/functional experience (No. of years): 2–4 years as Landscape Draftsman preparing hardscape, softscape, and landscape construction drawings.

Competencies and Skills

• Landscape Drafting and Detailing Hardscape and Softscape Drawing AutoCAD Proficiency