Senior Landscape Architect

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first‑class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.

Due to our continuing expansion we currently have an opportunity for a Principal Landscape Architect on multi‑disciplinary projects in KSA. Working in a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers providing a professional design service to our clients, this is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to develop their international experience with a world‑renowned consultant.

Must have proven design skills, and portfolio of work to substantiate. Will be capable of working on their own or within/leading a team of like discipline individuals and creating designs relevant to Middle East environment.

• Degree qualified with a professional affiliation.
• Must have minimum 15 years relevant working experience in Landscape Architecture and site implementation.
• Solid understanding of bid/proposal preparation.
• Must be familiar with design, tender and construction processes.
• Good working knowledge of the following software:
  AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Sketch Up, Adobe CS5 (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator).
• Understanding and working knowledge of sustainable design.

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English essential.
• Ability to lead a design team (at least 3 to 4 staff at a time).
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way.

• Establish project scope and objectives.
• Organise and implement presentation of designs to the client.
• Preparation and maintenance of programme for design review and ensuring its implementation.
• Financial management of the design.
• Identify and manage project specific risks.
• Set out / agree design standards and parameters.
• Monitoring quality of the work.
• Preparation of design changes.
• Appointment and management of all required sub‑consultants or other services.
• Technical co‑ordination with discipline heads.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.