Senior Landscape Architect

Key Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Construction Supervision & Site Management • Supervise all landscape construction activities, including hardscape, softscape, irrigation, water features, street furniture, and external works. • Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, authority requirements, and project standards. • Conduct regular site inspections and prepare inspection reports identifying quality, progress, and compliance issues. • Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and mock-ups related to landscape works. • Monitor construction sequencing and coordinate landscape activities with civil, utilities, architectural, and MEP disciplines. • Verify completed works and recommend approvals for progress payments. Design Compliance & Coordination • Ensure landscape installation is executed in accordance with the approved design intent. • Review Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and contractor proposals, providing recommendations and solutions. • Assess proposed value engineering initiatives and alternative materials while maintaining design integrity and project objectives. • Coordinate design clarifications with the design team, client, and relevant stakeholders. Quality Assurance & Technical Review • Conduct quality inspections for planting, irrigation systems, paving, site furniture, lighting interfaces, and other landscape elements. • Ensure all materials and workmanship comply with project specifications and international best practices. • Monitor plant selection, delivery, installation, and establishment periods to ensure successful landscape implementation. • Review testing and commissioning of irrigation systems and landscape-related infrastructure. Project Monitoring & Reporting • Monitor landscape construction progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays or risks. • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including site observations, quality assessments, and recommendations. • Participate in project meetings and present updates related to landscape works. • Assist in resolving construction challenges and technical issues arising during project execution. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance • Ensure all landscape works are executed in compliance with project HSE requirements and local regulations. • Promote safe working practices and participate in site safety inspections. • Monitor contractor compliance with environmental protection and sustainability requirements. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline. • Professional registration and/or membership with a recognized professional body is preferred. • Additional certifications related to landscape construction, project management, or sustainability are advantageous. Experience • Minimum 10–15 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and landscape construction supervision. • Proven experience on large-scale masterplan developments, mixed-use projects, luxury residential communities, hospitality developments, public realm, or infrastructure projects. • Previous experience within a PMC, supervision consultant, or engineering consultancy environment. • Strong knowledge of landscape construction methodologies, planting design implementation, irrigation systems, and external works. • Experience managing contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams on-site. Responsibilities • Lead the development of landscape designs from concept through to construction documentation • Review and approve landscape drawings, specifications and planting selections prepared by the design team • Coordinate landscape design with architectural, MEP and other disciplines • Lead authority submissions and approvals relevant to landscape works • Review contractor shop drawings and material submittals during construction • Mentor and guide landscape architects within the team • Support design quality reviews, value engineering and design innovation initiatives • Support the preparation of technical proposals and design presentations for bids • Represent the design team in client meetings and design review sessions Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture; Master’s degree is an advantage • Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in landscape design within a consultancy environment • Strong design, technical detailing and project delivery skills • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and 3D visualisation software • Experience leading landscape design on medium to large-scale projects • UAE experience preferred About Us Mirage is a highly experienced international consultant. Our services include development management, project management, multi-disciplinary design services as well as cost consultancy and quantity surveying services. For over 28 years, we have been committed to delivering projects that are value-led and impactful to the communities and Clients we serve. We aim on building strong, lasting relationships by understanding the challenges our Clients face, engaging in their vision and helping them transform possibilities into reality. Our commitment to excellence shines through every aspect of every project with our dedicated and talented staff working to deliver projects of the highest quality on time and within budget. Our professionalism and passion for the job consistently sets the standards of excellence in the industry with endorsements from both Clients and the contractors. Show more Show less