Senior Landscape Architect

Job Purpose

Lead landscape design projects from concept to detailed design, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and effective team leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery:
  – Lead and manage small to medium-scale projects or major components of large projects
  – Develop project design philosophy and delivery strategies
  – Ensure project objectives are achieved within timeline and budget
• Design Coordination & Technical Excellence:
  – Ensure multidisciplinary coordination and technical accuracy of design outputs
  – Prepare and review working drawings and detailed design packages
  – Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and statutory authority requirements
• Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination:
  – Prepare scope of services for specialist sub-consultants
  – Lead responses to design review comments, tender queries, and RFIs
  – Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
  – Manage QA/QC processes and internal design reviews
  – Ensure adherence to SSH standards and best practices
  – Apply Health & Safety and Sustainable Design principles
• Team Leadership & Mentoring:
  – Mentor and guide junior landscape architects and technicians
  – Promote knowledge sharing and continuous development within the team
• Design Communication:
  – Contribute to design presentations, reports, and client meetings

Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 8–12 years of experience in landscape consultancy
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit (mandatory)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and presentation tools
• Strong knowledge of landscape detailing, materials, and construction processes
• Knowledge of authority requirements and regulatory compliance
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Sustainable Design principles
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent English communication skills
• Professional accreditation is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Commitment to quality and excellence