Landscape Architect

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a multinational project management consultancy working on a large complex development in Qatar. With their HQ in Europe, our client is a leader in planning and consulting, overseeing projects across the globe. They are currently working on a futuristic and what will be an iconic city for the World Cup 2022.

The main purpose of this position is to review site plans, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, showing ground contours, vegetation, locations of structure, and such facilities as roads, walks, parking areas, fences, walls, and utilities.

You will be responsible for coordinating the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structure. You will inspect construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, approve quality of materials and work and advise the client and construction personnel on landscape features.

Reporting to the Resident Engineer, you will also analyse the natural elements of the site, such as the climate, soil, slope of the land, drainage, and vegetation as well as prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings. In addition, you will visit the site during the design and planning stage to verify that the design can be incorporated into the landscape.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 10 years experience in landscape design and supervision with knowledge of plant material, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting and hardscape / softscape features alongside the ability to read engineering site plans. Experience in the GCC and an understanding of its cultural heritage is highly regarded. It is essential you have excellent communication skills, are proficient in English (both written and verbal) and have strong knowledge of AutoCAD.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.