Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Overview

Dubai, UAE

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a landscape team with an expert understanding of the aesthetic, technical, resource, and financial aspects of landscape architecture.
• Providing design leadership and mentoring to the landscape studio staff.
• Working with the studio management team for the daily running and also the development of the studio.
• Work collaboratively with the master planning team to develop design at a landscape master planning level.
• Assist with the financial performance of studio projects.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and manage the activities of sub-consultants for the delivery of projects.
• Demonstrating the ability to run a design process from pre-conceptual design through to final design with an understanding of production techniques, procedures, and standards.
• Presenting to clients at a business development level and also the design from the outset of the project.
• Assisting the business development team in the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
• Demonstrating to the internal team and the external client team an expert understanding of industry codes/standards/health and safety requirements and sustainability regulations.
• The ability to Perform other related tasks as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Th ability to manage projects through all aspects of the design process, specifically at the early design stage and or the technical design stages.
• The ability to confidently present to Clients representing the studio and wider company though solid communication skills.
• Possess a team oriented and collaborative approach to landscape architecture within the studio.
• An expert understanding of the regional construction industry, local construction methods and their influence on design decisions, including a working understanding of specifications.
• Possess self-motivation, work part of the team but also have the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key design related computer programs such as Revit, Adobe suites and 3D modelling software such as Sketch Up and Rhino.
• Minimum fifteen (15+) years of continuous experience in landscape architecture. International experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia is preferrable.
• **Bachelor of Landscape Architecture** or **Architecture** from an accredited University or College program.
• ossess professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognized professional association.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. Proficiency in other languages, especially Arabic, is highly regarded.
• Professional Certification such as CMLI / ASLA / ALIA

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• A proven track record of UAE / regional landscape architectural delivery, both technically and financially.
• The ability to build and manage a team of landscape architects.
• A working knowledge and understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of fee proposals.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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