Landscape Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Produce or oversee the production of drawings and other technical documentation using appropriate software, with the necessary level of detail as required at various stages of development: strategies, conceptual design, detailed design and production information at pre-contract stage
• Compile tender submissions and secure new work.
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the architectural, scientific and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
• Develop and manage the work of others.
• Clear communication, including the ability to write concise technical reports and to contribute to conference calls, meetings and workshops.
• Establish strong working relationships with other members of the landscape team and internal teams across the business.
• Have the technical ability, knowledge and competence to provide guidance to teach and develop junior staff, including as a P2C mentor
• May participate directly in the design, development, and inspection of technical projects or in the theoretical or applied scientific work of the department
• Working as a Project Manager, project management responsibilities, including contractual, financial and programme management
• Ability to work collaboratively and iteratively within a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
• Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
• May consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals or present architectural or scientific research reports and findings.
• Oversee mock ups, materials selection at post contract stage

Requirements

• Landscape Institute accredited Bachelor's degree, Diploma and/or Master's degree.
• 15+ year of experience
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Experience of detailed landscape design and preparation of tender documentation
• Experience of contract administration and managing projects will be useful, including financial control and reporting and programme management
• Knowledge and understanding of the UAE legal and planning system with respect to landscape architecture
• Some understanding of landscape planning
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively
• Experienced in AutoCAD
• Experience of some or all of the following would also advantageous: AEC Community, Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civils 3D, Revit, LSS or ProjectWise