Associate Director - Landscaping

Job description / Role

* To assist the management in decision-making and value adding. Manages all O&M landscape works to a highest international standard,
* Capacity sourcing and supervises relative administrative aspects. Support other Business Units via landscape design review and adds value, manages landscape framework agreements & contracts and assures quality control of landscape grounds in communities.

Client Details
Our client is a regionally reputed giga-project. As part of the Saudization initiative, they are seeking a landscaping director, specialized in creating and modifying features of open spaces to enhance their various communities.

Description
* Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of facilities Landscaping services on all units, communities & Public realms (including but not limited to living streets, pedestrian spines, front gardens, main gardens, walkways …etc.).
* Assist in reviewing of master landscape plans, Concept designs, planting & irrigation plans, detailed drawings, specifications, involves value added engineering and makes sure that the landscape design is in line with highest standards of efficiency, feasibility, environmental resource conservation and KSA vision related to green areas.
* Establish and monitor and control the documentations system related to department (such as reporting formats, checklists…etc.), Also Ensure quality systems are in place and report on quality directives and ensure active participation in internal and external audits
* Comply with all Company policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety and safe working practices. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace and training of staff through ensuring monthly toolbox talks are planned and carried out with regards to general safety.
* Assist in Developing and implementing landscape policies and procedures of the landscape department to ensure efficient and safe operation.
* Responsible for the management and coordination of all Landscaping services (Soft & Hard) contractors working under the client's scope in areas including specific equipment/areas

Job Offer
The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. It offers the candidate a chance be a part of a Saudi Vision 2030 giga-project.

Requirements

* BSc in environmental/agricultural engineering preferable or similar background
* Minimum 7 years' experience in a management role
* Ability to use computer software and to be Familiar with CAFM systems
* Good financial acumen, ability to work to a budget.
* Leadership with ability to manage and motivate a team
* Project management skills
* Management experience, supervision of contractors and use of a permit to work system.
* excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
* Customer relations management.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.