Public Realm Specialist

Job description / Role

About the Role:

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP are looking for a Public Realm/Landscape Specialist to join our ongoing? project in?Jeddah.

A typical week would include:
* Input into the Client design briefs as required from public realm perspective.
* Participate in prequalification process and provide assessment of consultant capabilities.
* Create and provide advice on bidders lists for Masterplans and Full-Service Projects.
* Input into the Masterplan or Project Brief and the scope sections of the RFP for external consultants.
* Provide tender evaluations for technical aspects of RFP submittals from external consultants.
* Develop the Project Implementation Plans (PIPs) and Project Execution Plans (PEP's) for landscape and public realm aspects.
* Update WSP Weekly and Monthly Tracking Sheets and Actions Lists, as directed by WSP Project Controls team.
* Oversee all design activities for landscaping design efforts of open spaces including both natural and built environments and manage the various stages of the design process.
* Manage all landscape design consultants on a day-to-day basis to ensure that all drawing submittals are in line with WSP and Client requirements.
* Monitor drawing reviews and follow up with project teams to monitor that implementation efforts are aligned with approved drawings.
* Administer Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Transport Masterplan (TMP or TIS) of the proposed masterplan or project, and work to ensure regulatory requirements are satisfied. (Note: the obtaining of permits is the responsibility of the consultant or contractor based on the related scope of service).
* Ensure and oversee continuous design liaison with Senior Design Managers for masterplans and public realm, supporting the Design Director and Project Director as required for the overall programme delivery.
* Administer the landscape and urban design consultant contracts in relation to contract implementation, measuring completed work for payments against program and variation orders etc.
* Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs / time and provide recommendations. Manage and approve all proposed VE options.

Requirements

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* 20 years' experience in landscape and public realm projects, preferably in KSA itself or GCC region.
* Degree in landscape architecture or similar relevant discipline.
* Member of relevant professional body.
* Excellent leadership skills and ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilities.
* Strong conflict resolution/management skills.
* Strong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.