Landscaping Specialist

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach, and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a national operator to source a Landscaping Specialist. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis. Please see details below.

Title: Landscaping Specialist
Start Date: ASAP (typically within 1 month notice)
Location: Doha HQ 
Working Schedule: 5 days per week / 8-9 hours per day or as per project requirements.

--Experience Required--
Key Job Accountabilities
1.    Project Leadership and Project Oversight:
•    Responsible for oversee the landscaping design, project tendering and implementation, ensuring alignment with project goals.
•    Responsible for leading a team of in-house landscape professionals, providing training and guidance to ensure high-quality results.
•    Responsible for monitoring the progress of landscape-related activities during construction to confirm adherence to approved designs and specifications.
•    Responsible for identifying potential issues in submissions or implementation and propose solutions promptly.
2.    Technical Review
•    Responsible for assessing landscape design submissions by specialist consultants/contractors, including plans, specifications, and reports, for compliance with project goals, environmental regulations, and technical standards.
•    Responsible for reviewing consultant/contractor soil analysis and proposed vegetation, assist consultant/contractor to develop and implement strategies for sustainable plant growth in arid climates.
•    Responsible for evaluating site analysis data (e.g., soil conditions, vegetation surveys, drainage) provided by designers to ensure accuracy and relevance.
3.    Collaboration and Coordination
•    Responsible for collaborating with stakeholders including landscape designers, architects, engineers, and contractors engineers to deliver the project in accordance with the approved concept.
•    Responsible for providing inputs in creating innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing landscape design while ensuring seamless integration of design elements with infrastructure.
•    Responsible for providing feedback to designers on revisions needed to align with the project’s vision and technical requirements.
4.    Quality Assurance
•    Responsible for ensuring the landscape designs incorporate sustainable practices, such as water conservation strategies and native plantings.
•    Responsible for verifying the submissions adhere to safety codes, universal access standards, and environmental impact assessments.
5.    Documentation and Reporting
•    Responsible for preparing detailed reviews and recommendations for submission approvals or revisions.
•    Responsible for maintaining records of all reviewed documents and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
6.    Maintenance Planning 
•    Responsible for assisting in developing long-term maintenance plans for soil health, irrigation systems, and plant care.
7.    Compliance: 
•    Responsible for ensuring adherence to local environmental regulations and sustainability standards.
8.    Other Miscellaneous 
•    Plan and co-ordinate activities of a team of engineers for providing technical services, including review of execution strategies.
•    Approve / endorse technical deviations / waivers/ variations to approved guidelines, codes, standards and practices.
•    Support to ensure that all applicable environmental and process and other safety technical policies are fully implemented. 
•    Support development of competencies and skills in his area including structured training for Qatari Engineers under development.

--Minimum Requirements--
Qualifications
•    Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related fields
•    Relevant accreditations with international/national organizations preferred.

Knowledge and Key Skills
•    15 years relevant post graduate experience
•    Proven experience of minimum 10 years in designing/reviewing/supervising/managing large-scale landscaping projects in the GCC region
•    In-depth knowledge of native plants, soil conditions, irrigation systems, and sustainable landscaping techniques specific to arid climates/GCC region
•    Proficiency in Landscape Design software
•    Familiarity with environmental regulations
•    Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
•    Strong leadership and project technical management skills.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV with contact details.