Landscape Architect

Job description / Role

Hyder Consulting is an award-winning multi-national advisory and design consultancy, specializing in transport, utilities, and property and environmental sectors, and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2002. With nearly 4,000 people across our regions - Asia, UK, Europe, Middle East and Australia - we offer clients the benefits of global expertise coupled with local knowledge. We are totally committed to providing excellent client service through the quality of our people.

We take great pride in resourcing quality professionals and creating a pleasant and friendly working environment. We seek staff that thrives on challenges, both technically and commercially, staffs who wish to work as part of a professional team.

We are seeking for a highly disciplined and experienced individual to fill the position of Landscape Architect to work in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Managing internal and external landscape projects and providing design services on a daily basis.
* Design, detail, specify & administer landscape schemes.
* Working to defined budgets and the time constraints of projects.
* Provide a variety of technical & professional support.
* Input into various bids and project opportunities
* Input into technical reviews and monthly Project Reviews as required
* Role in projects as designer, project manager, and technical advisor.
* Site survey, appraisal, sketch design & costing of landscape schemes
* Detailed design & preparation of contract documents & specifications.
* Liaison with Clients and other internal departments.
* Attends regular Team meetings & in-house training sessions.
* Manages the preparation & presentation of reports as required.
* To optimise the use of the IT hardware and software available to the Team.
* Compliance with Corporate policies.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelors in Landscape Architecture or closely related field required, Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture and Planning, Urban Design, Nature Resource or Architecture preferred.
* Experience of a wide variety of project types & work stages
* Proven track record of successfully managing teams, projects of all sizes, and is highly regarded by peers.
* 4-7 Years professional experience
* CMLI, RLA, AILA, or equivalent or in progress of achieving chartership/registration
* Good oral communication skills
* Good written communication skills
* Ability to develop work programmes and deliver within the agreed time frame
* Ability to demonstrate strong, innovative design and graphical skills
* Ability to develop, deliver, and work within fee targets
* A Client focus
* Ability to learn quickly
* Ability to learn & apply new software applications.
* Ability to prioritise tasks
* Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, & to balance competing demands whilst maintaining a mature & sensitive approach to colleagues.
* Ability and willingness to travel within & outside the Middle East region for the needs of the business.
* Proficiency in using:
+ Microsoft Office
+ AutoCAD
+ Adobe CS (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Key competencies and values:
* Client focus - differentiating through tailored skills and depth of client understanding
* Excellence - striving for excellence, recognising that excellence is defined by our clients
* Trust - building and retaining relationships of trust with our clients, colleagues and business partners
* Teamwork - working together as a team for the Group, not just the individual
* Responsibility - taking responsibility for our performance and our safety
* People - we create an environment for people to realise their full potential

At Hyder we believe in rewarding our employees for their commitment and endeavours and have designed a flexible benefits package that we feel will suit all of our team.  Commence your future and experience the most fulfilling chapter in your career with us.

About the Company

Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy. We have been in operation for over 150 years, working on some of the world's most iconic landmarks and infrastructure including the worlds tallest building in Dubai - Burj Khalifa, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge in London, the new Berlin airport and the Taiwan High Speed Railway.

Our international pedigree is further highlighted by our long-standing presence in our regions: we have been in business for over 150 years in Europe, 100 years in East Asia, 70 years in Australia and 45 years in the Middle East. We have built on this diversity and today 72% of our revenue comes from outside UK.

We employ around 4000 people and apply our global expertise coupled with local knowledge to create award winning solutions for the property, transport, utilities and environmental sectors.