Site Landscape Architect

Description

With more than 10,000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Privately owned by our people, GHD will support you to move overseas for job opportunities as well as enhance a collaborative and culturally diverse working environment. We give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects with industry leaders along with career development through the GHD Business School, flexible leave, and family-friendly policies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Landscape Site Architect is expected to carry out the responsibilities specified below and as delegated to him by the Resident Engineer. The Landscape Site Architect provides support and assistance to the Resident Engineer during project construction and receives support and assistance from the Project Design Team.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Resident Engineer in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Supervise landscape and irrigation projects as well as soft and hard landscape works.
• Provide resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinate application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Coordinate processes with other disciplines.
• Assist with selection of native plants appropriate for their locality, exposure aspects, soil, and landscape desires.
• Perform all aspects of garden installation including hardscape, irrigation, and plant placement.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFI responses, and as-built drawings.
• Review technical submittals related to soft landscaping & hard landscape works.
• Prepare and present work progress reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• (If required) participate in landscaping design reviews and with design approving agencies, including technical expertise in soft & hard landscaping works.
• Maintain records for activities on site including progress photos and ensure they are readily available for inspection as and when required.
• Prepare Surveillance Reports for deficiencies of work found at the site that are believed to have failed or if the contractor is not complying with verbal instructions and subsequently complete a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) if required in view of the development of events.
• (If required) design irrigation systems for landscape projects.
• Advise the project manager of any technical aspects that may affect construction progress, quality, and the like.
• Continually review the contractor's construction schedule during the progress of site works.
• Monitor landscape works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Review and process all relevant shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Monitor procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Undertake general project site observation/inspection of the works for contractor's adherence to the approved shop drawings, consultants' specifications, good working practices, the construction schedule, and health & safety.
• Be available to undertake offsite inspections of proposed materials as may be deemed necessary by the Project Manager.
• Lead the snagging and de-snagging process with an aim to progress the works to completion through this process.
• Attend project site progress and any related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.
• Prepare draft site/engineers' instructions relating to the project as required and issue to the Project Manager.
• Provide advice to the Project Manager regarding any variation costs that may be claimed by the Contractor during the course of the works.
• Oversee junior staff members for all landscape work and ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
• Ensure that the project quality control procedures are used and monitor them for improvement.
• Collaborate with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Review and interpret discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical aspects of the work.
• Perform works inspection requests and material inspection requests as required.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to resolve design issues on site.
• BIM360 skills desirable.
• Good knowledge of building codes desirable.
• Cost estimation.
• Construction supervision.
• Technical review of project documents.
• Project management.
• Irrigation, soft & hard landscaping.
• Regional experience is preferred.
• Authority registration is preferred.
• A professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity disciplines or teams of moderate size and complexity.
• UAE Driving License.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Proactive in resolving issues.
• Good communication skills & relationship building.
• Good team player, systemic and organized, innovative & problem-solving.

Our commitment to you
Fostering gender balance, diversity, and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly, and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.

Why GHD

Be a part of a high-functioning team where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee-owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.

So do you have what it takes: passion, collaboration, imagination, and values that match our own?

About GHD

As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities, and set the path of our collective future. To do this, we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10,000 professionals operating in the markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

In return, we offer remarkable career-shaping opportunities to extend your skills and gain global experience.

Interested? Please hit the apply now button.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

About Us

Let’s put your ideas into action.
If you see the world differently and are driven by a desire to make real change, together we’ll make it happen. Everybody at GHD has their own commitment, and we’re here to support yours.

Your success is our success, and together we’ll make a lasting impact on our world for generations to come.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment; we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment.

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy, and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.