Summary
Cracknell, an international design and consultancy practice, is hiring a Senior Landscape Architect for its Dubai office. The role manages landscape design projects from concept through construction, coordinating design, documentation, contract administration and project deliverables. Responsibilities include working with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams, leading project architects and designers, and following QA/QC procedures. Applicants need a degree in landscape architecture or architecture, at least 7 years of relevant project experience and strong spoken and written English; CMLI or equivalent is preferred.
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At Cracknell, we believe the world’s most remarkable places are created by talented people working together toward a shared vision.
As an internationally recognised design and consultancy practice, we bring creativity, technical excellence and deep local insight to projects that transform landscapes, cities and communities around the globe.
But what truly sets us apart is our culture. We value every voice, encourage fresh thinking and invest in our people. Through mentorship, collaboration and continuous professional development, we create opportunities for our teams to thrive, grow and achieve their full potential.
Join a team of passionate designers, specialists and innovators who are shaping the future of the built environment.
If you are looking for a career where your ideas matter, your growth is championed, and your work helps shape memorable places around the world, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Overview:
We are looking for a talented, creative, dynamic and experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join our vibrant Dubai Office.
The role will be responsible for interacting with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver a number of landscape architecture projects under the direct guidance of senior staff.
Primary Activities:
- Manage multiple small to medium size landscape design projects successfully from concept to construction, coordinating all stages and all aspects of a project.
- Organise day-to-day design, production, documentation works and coordinate the contract administration of the projects.
- Ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with technical and contractual terms of the project contract.
- Interact and coordinate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; prepare reports and presentations and attend meetings as necessary.
- Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and required approvals are obtained during design development and drawing and documentation production.
- Assist as required with post-tender contract administration stage, coordinating with contractors and clients’ representatives.
Technical Competencies:
- Manage multiple landscape design projects of varying complexity, size and value.
- Lead project architects and designers to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscapes.
- Review and coordinate with project work performed by other engineers/disciplines.
- Reading, writing and interpretation of technical drawings and documentation, specifications, reports, proposals, contracts and tender documents.
- Demonstrate excellent software skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office. Knowledge of Sketch-Up, Lumion, Revit, Rhino is an added advantage.
Position Requirements:
- University Degree – Post Graduation or equivalent – in landscape architecture or architecture
- CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
- Minimum 7 years’ experience on sizeable landscape design projects
- High proficiency in spoken and written English