Principal Landscape Architect - Dubai

SSH is looking for a Principal Design Landscape Architect with 18-20 years of Experience to join our office in Dubai, UAE, where we provide front-end design leadership for the wider group. Role Definition: Works under the direct supervision of Discipline Lead – Landscape. This team member leads an architectural design team and schedules, organizes, coordinates and executes the design work on projects of all scales. – Min 18-20 years of experience – Current Principal or equivalent position – GCC experience a must (not remote based but based in GCC)– Previously managed a LS team – Strong Technical knowledge – Leadership skills – Time and people management skills – Proven track record of delivered/built projects – Experience in bids and proposals – Hospitality and mixed-use project experience Job Description • Lead a design group within the Landscape team throughout the design stages. • Within the design group act as the client’s point of contact for design related issues. • Within the design group act as the project’s design coordinator and contributes (fully or partially) to the overall design management activities. • Responsible for the integrated design delivery of projects throughout the entire project life cycle. • Ensure design excellence and delivery of project documentation to SSH quality procedures. • Responsible for BIM integration and development of innovative working methodologies. • Take initiatives to develop design manuals, standard design documents, presentations, etc. to increase efficiencies, knowledge and awareness across the wider architectural community. Qualities & Skills: • Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives. • Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders. • Understanding of SSH’s commercial management of projects. • Understanding of risk management. • Understanding of scope definition and scope interface. • Detailed knowledge of SSH’s standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others. • Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements. • Developed knowledge of Health & Safety Principles. • Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles. • Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior staff members and spread knowledge across the wider architectural community. • Ability and will to update knowledge. • Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages is an added value. Digital Platforms: • Online Communication tools (MS teams, Skype, Web ex)• Adobe Acrobat Professional DC • Adobe Illustrator Job Type: Full Time Job Location: United Arab Emirates

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