Lead Landscape Architect

Overview

Lead small to medium landscape design and public realm projects within AtkinsRéalis India's Landscape & Urban Design practice, supporting work delivered across global markets.

What you'll do

• Take ownership and lead small to medium landscape design and public realm projects and work packages under the supervision of Senior Landscape Architects.
• Draft technical reports and contractual documents of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.
• Work to a project programme and proactively advise Senior team members of any issue affecting efficient completion.
• Set out and agree design standards and parameters with senior team members.
• Check the work of team members and ensure deliverables meet AtkinsRéalis standards of delivery and client expectations.
• Undertake and, where required, lead interdisciplinary technical co-ordination.
• Evaluate tender documents.
• Be responsible for completing assigned tasks to time and cost.
• Assign work to Graduate Landscape Architects or urban designers, BIM technicians and administrative staff.
• Use business related software such as Revit, Rhino and InDesign independently, guiding the work of junior team members.
• Identify and follow through on leads and suggestions associated with additional work prospects on assigned projects.

What you'll need

• A master's degree in landscape architecture from a university of national or international repute is a must.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture will be considered if the candidate can showcase relevant experience in landscape design project stages, including design, documentation and site implementation.
• Minimum 6-9 years of experience in the landscape architectural field.
• Good experience delivering Landscape Design or Public Realm projects in the public or private realm.
• Familiarity with design, tender and construction processes.
• Competence in design detailing and construction techniques.
• Conversant with the evolving standards of the profession, primarily with respect to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Lumion, Adobe CS5, MS Office, SketchUp and Google Pro.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.
• A logical and organized approach to project delivery, following instructions and guidance from senior team members.
• Ability to identify and communicate project or team concerns to the immediate Line Manager.
• Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members.
• Initiative and basic leadership skills to give directions in a small work group.

Nice to have

• Chartered status.
• International experience in the ME or APAC regions.
• Advanced experience of BIM related software in landscape design or infrastructure works.

Details

• Full time, regular employee.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Travel may be required to AtkinsRéalis offices and sites globally.