Senior Landscape Architect

- Managing internal and external landscape projects on a daily basis along with providing input into the growth and management of the team within the Doha office.
- Assist in managing local team operations, scheduling of work tasks, reporting to AD for project status, resource requirements, and
- Design, detail, specify & administer landscape schemes.
- Working to defined budgets and the time constraints of projects.
- Provide a variety of technical & professional support & advice to the Team.
- Development and input into various bids and project opportunities.
- Input into technical reviews and monthly Project Reviews as required.
- Key role in projects as a team leader, project manager, and technical advisor.
- Site survey, appraisal, sketch design & costing of landscape schemes.
- Detailed design & preparation of contract documents & specifications.
- Responsibility for own projects as well as others, controlling expenditure & programming work to match target dates.
- Liaison with Clients and other internal departments.
- Attends regular Team meetings & in-house training sessions.
- Representing the Team at meetings & presenting schemes to outside organizations as necessary.
- 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

- Bachelor's degree 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.
- 8-10 Years professional experience CMLI, RLA, AILA, or equivalent.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Ability to develop work programmes, assign tasks, and manage others to deliver within the agreed time frame.
- Ability to demonstrate strong, innovative design and graphical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- 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)

About the Company

The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.

Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.

From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.

We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.

Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.