Senior Landscape Architect

Roles & Responsibilities

· Possess MLA, BLA or similar related qualificationswith talents in creative design and graphic communications. Similarprofessional background in architecture may be considered.

· Strong and proven talent and capability in creativeConcept and Planning design and being able to present compellingly

· Proven experience and skills in Schematic Design,and in putting together complete Design Development and ConstructionDocumentation packages

· Confident clear communications (English) withClients, Consultants and Contractors in all project activities

· Represent the office professionally and respect allClient and collaborating groups as well as individuals of different seniorityand culture

· Lead a number of projects simultaneously, workingindependently, organizing teams/tasks clearly to respond to demanding projectbriefs and programmes

· Abilities and skill in Adobe (Indesign,Illustrator, Photoshop etc.) and Autodesk (AutoCAD), Sketchup, to generate,communicate, and document project outputs. Skills in Enscape, Lumion or othergraphic software and, a working knowledge of Revit would be an added advantage.

· Be approachable and mentor younger staff while maintainingactive participation in professional/staff development

· Remain focused and not distracted by social mediaand support the Directors and Associates in ensuring that project milestonesare met

· Must possess a proactive and positive personality andoutlook and be able to organize, motivate and lead others

· Be able to manage difficult situationsdiplomatically and always remain calm and even-tempered

· Familiar with all local authority requirements andinitiatives eg LRA, Green Plot ratio, Design for Safety, etc

· A minimum of six (6) year’s post graduate full timework experience in landscape architectural projects is required, with provenconstruction documentation and implementation experience.

Tell employers what skills you have

Communication
Construction Documents
Stay Calm Under Pressure
Organisation Representative
Landscape Architecture
project briefs
Design-Build
Landscape Design
Team-oriented
AutoCAD
Sustainable Design
Meeting Deadlines
SketchUp
Able To Work Independently
Adobe Photoshop