Senior Associate Landscape Architect - Military Veterans

Req #: R160109

Location(s):

• AE - Dubai

Job Description:

Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Associate Landscape Architect to join our team! In this role you will get to work in a young and dynamic team for the delivery of creative public realm design of varying scales.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading a landscape team with an expert understanding of the aesthetic, technical, resource, and financial aspects of landscape architecture.

• Providing design leadership and mentoring to the landscape studio staff.

• Working with the studio management team for the daily running and also the development of the studio.

• Work collaboratively with the master planning team to develop design at a landscape master planning level.

• Assist with the financial performance of studio projects.

• Coordinate with internal disciplines and manage the activities of sub-consultants for the delivery of projects.

• Demonstrating the ability to run a design process from pre-conceptual design through to final design with an understanding of production techniques, procedures, and standards.

• Presenting to clients at a business development level and also the design from the outset of the project.

• Assisting the business development team in the preparation of technical and financial proposals.

• Demonstrating to the internal team and the external client team an expert understanding of industry codes/standards/health and safety requirements and sustainability regulations.

• The ability to Perform other related tasks as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Th ability to manage projects through all aspects of the design process, specifically at the early design stage and or the technical design stages.

• The ability to confidently present to Clients representing the studio and wider company though solid communication skills.

• Possess a team oriented and collaborative approach to landscape architecture within the studio.

• An expert understanding of the regional construction industry, local construction methods and their influence on design decisions, including a working understanding of specifications.

• Possess self-motivation, work part of the team but also have the ability to work independently.

• Demonstrate an understanding of key design related computer programs such as Revit, Adobe suites and 3D modelling software such as Sketch Up and Rhino.

• Minimum fifteen (15+) years of continuous experience in landscape architecture. International experience in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia is preferrable.

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited University or College program.

• ossess professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognized professional association.

• Fluency in English, verbal and written. Proficiency in other languages, especially Arabic, is highly regarded.

• Professional Certification such as CMLI  / ASLA / ALIA

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• A proven track record of UAE / regional landscape architectural delivery, both technically and financially.

• The ability to build and manage a team of landscape architects.

• A working knowledge and understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of fee proposals.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.