Landscape Architect – Cities

Landscape Architect – Cities

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.  Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients’ success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Your Role

Gensler Middle East is seeking an exceptionally talented and passionate Senior Landscape Architect to join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialise in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of the built environment. You will work in a multi-disciplinary studio that includes landscape and urban designers, architects and interior designers. You are currently working at an admired design agency but feel the need to grow and take charge of your own personal development and career growth in an agency that supports it.

What you will do

As a Senior Landscape Architect, you are innovative and passionate, with amazing concept schemes, an understanding of technical delivery, with experience in the Middle East and Internationally. You can work independently or as part of a team and with other practices within the office. A go getter, be assertive and not afraid to make mistakes. Be accountable for the delivery of your own projects, lead the design schemes, clients and team members to ensure the project is on time, and on budget.

• Working closely with the Studio Director and design team to develop urban planning and landscaping solution for various types of project types.
• Develop and present design concepts, proposals, and budgets to clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Provide design leadership, mentorship, and management to a team of designers and architects to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Conduct site visits, analyze sites, and develop design solutions that address site-specific challenges and opportunities.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure project goals are met and project timelines and budgets are adhered to.
• Coordinate with contractors and other project stakeholders during construction to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies and project stakeholders requiring excellent communication and people management skills.
• Inspire and promote collaboration across disciplines to spark innovation, motivate talent and support design experimentation across the office.
• Be an advocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally and externally.
• Make sustainability an integral part of every project.
• Define project sustainability targets in collaboration with the client and the project team at the start of each project.
• Understand clients ESG goals and work with project teams towards achieving them.
• Support and encourage team members to pursue sustainability learning.

Your Qualifications

• 10+ year’s project experience in an architectural practice with experience in several practice areas
• Proven track record of contributing to the design of a range of projects from small scale architectural schemes to large scale and complex master plans
• Good understanding of local and international design standards and requirements
• High level of verbal, written and graphic communication skills including freehand sketching and variety of computer aided mediums.
• Ability to maintain and nurture existing client relationships and build new ones.
• Proven performance in leading the design and delivery process across the entire project lifecycle.
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams.
• Proven experience in fiscal accountability on various project types.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills.
• Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future.
• Good team spirit. Strong sense of personal responsibility and dedication to their work and the work of their team
• Proactive approach to progress our design by seeking new ways to innovate, grow our business and inspire the team.
• Experience and knowledge of Concept Design through to Construction Documentation is essential.
• Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
• LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA or other rating systems accreditation preferable.
• Understand key principles for leading and achieving net zero projects.
• Capacity to drive sustainability focused discussions with clients and teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferred. At least one project of the candidate portfolio should showcase this focus. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification.

Your Design Technology Qualifications

Essential

• Deep understanding and expertise in Rhinoceros for design authoring.
• Deep understanding and expertise in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.

• Basic understanding and familiarity with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with simulation principles and processes, including interpretation, and application of results.

Desirable

• Good knowledge and experience with the strategic planning, and setup of BIM projects.
• Good knowledge and experience with collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection.
• Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc.
• Good knowledge and  experience with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo.
• Good knowledge and experience with simulation principles and processes, including interpretation, and application of results. Familiarity with Performance Design applications such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, and Ladybug tools.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews.

Applications we work with

• Design Authoring – Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
• Collaboration – BIM360
• Computational Design – Grasshopper, Dynamo
• Building Performance Simulation – Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools
• Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax
• Graphics & Productivity – Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity
• Development – C#, Python

To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.