Senior Landscape Architect

Job Summary

Jacobs is looking for a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join our Cities and Places team in Dubai. You will be given the opportunity to learn, lead and deliver the Landscape Design for large masterplans and buildings projects, whilst also working collaboratively to establish project Landscape requirements in alignment with our Buildings and Masterplan strategy. In addition, you will also meet the following requirements:

• Lead a team in preparation and delivery of Schematic design, Detailed design and Tender design preparation and documentation.
• Adhere to client’s design budget throughout all design stages.
• Assess and coordinate MEP design loads pertaining to water supply, drainage, lighting and irrigation requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of Bill of Quantities.
• Assist in the preparation and review of RFPs.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals for designated project bids.
• Good knowledge of local materials and availability, regional construction technology and standards of practice.
• Lead design and technical presentations to client and stakeholders.
• Lead internal discipline coordination meetings.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• As a successful candidate you will hold a relevant qualification in Landscape Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years’ hands-on experience working on landscape design and delivery of notable projects with renowned design consultancy practices.
• Thorough understanding of local and international codes of practice and test standards for implementation into design.
• Full working knowledge of and project delivery experience on Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360, Navisworks, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of sustainable design applications in Landscape, local green building regulations and LEED/ BREEAM certification requirements.