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Job description
Company Overview
Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting dedicated to creating a better world. Our projects enhance daily life by improving transportation, providing essential utilities, and shaping urban environments. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver impactful and sustainable solutions for communities around the globe.
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled and creative Landscape Architect to join our Urbanism + Planning team based in the United Arab Emirates. This role entails crafting innovative landscape designs and managing their execution from conceptualization through to finishing stages. You will partner with diverse teams, clients, and contractors to produce outdoor environments that harmonize artistic vision, practicality, and environmental responsibility. This position involves handling a variety of projects in a growing urban market, significantly influencing the regional landscape.
Key Duties
- Develop detailed landscape concepts and master plans for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments using industry-standard digital design tools.
- Perform extensive site assessments and feasibility analyses considering Abu Dhabi's climate, soil, water management, and environmental specifics.
- Prepare precise technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation to communicate design goals effectively to all stakeholders.
- Lead design development stages from initial ideas to finalized construction documents, ensuring alignment with project and client goals.
- Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and other professionals to integrate landscape architecture within comprehensive project designs.
- Implement sustainable landscaping approaches including water-saving measures, use of native flora, and strategies adapted to local climate conditions.
- Create and deliver design presentations to clients, adapting plans based on feedback through iterative improvements.
- Supervise project implementation by coordinating with contractors, conducting site inspections, and ensuring quality standards are upheld.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to guarantee efficient, cost-effective completion.
- Remain informed about industry advancements, novel design approaches, and regulatory changes affecting landscape architecture in the UAE.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years' professional experience in landscape architecture with proven capability in both design and project execution.
- Expertise in 3D visualization software such as SketchUp, Revit, or comparable BIM platforms.
- Deep knowledge of landscape design theory, spatial planning, and site analysis techniques.
- Experience utilizing GIS and digital mapping tools for environmental evaluation and site assessment.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for creating compelling presentations and visualizations.
- Strong understanding of sustainable landscape design and environmental conservation best practices.
Additional Information
Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date portfolio along with their application. New hires must attend an in-person onboarding day at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. AECOM provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, well-being programs, retirement plans, and flexible work options depending on employment status. We strive to foster an inclusive, respectful workplace and are committed to equal opportunity and confidentiality in recruitment.
About AECOM
AECOM stands as a global infrastructure leader, addressing complex challenges worldwide through expert planning, design, engineering, and construction management services. Recognized in the Fortune 500 with significant annual revenues, we focus on water, environment, energy, transportation, and building projects that deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
Workplace Culture
At AECOM, you will be part of a globally connected team dedicated to your development and career growth. Work on transformative projects locally and internationally, supported by advanced technologies and a broad network of experts. Our training programs enhance your technical and leadership abilities, enabling you to build your ideal career in a supportive, collaborative setting that respects diversity and inclusion.