Lead Landscape Architect

2 months ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Dar Full time

About Us: Join a dynamic team dedicated to design excellence in the landscape architecture field. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Studio Lead Designer to shape our Landscape Department, working closely with management to establish a creative and innovative design studio.



The Role: As the Studio Lead, you will play a pivotal role in transforming early concepts into tangible designs through thorough research and synthesis. You’ll be responsible for promoting creativity within the studio, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of outputs, and demonstrating leadership across multidisciplinary projects.



Key Responsibilities:



  • Develop and articulate design narratives that align with project scopes.
  • Foster a creative environment within the design studio.
  • Ensure quality control and timely delivery of design outputs.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship, leveraging your broad knowledge and experience.
  • Collaborate in recruitment efforts and engage with design schools and universities.
  • Participate in international travel for client meetings and project-specific tasks as required.


Key Functional Relationships:



  • Internal: Collaborate with team members, Heads of Departments, and Directors.
  • External: Engage in business development, client relationship management, marketing activities, and public speaking engagements.


Experience and Qualifications:



  • Strong understanding of the design process and proficient in design.
  • Proven experience in leading design studios, particularly with renowned landscape architecture firms.
  • Relevant experience in the MENA region.
  • Technical and strategic leadership skills across departments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture/Design; a postgraduate degree is preferred.
  • Proven track record in developing compelling design narratives.
  • Experience in award-winning projects and a drive for future accolades for the studio.
  • Skilled in master planning and transitioning from concept to schematic design.
  • Experience with high-end developments, including public realm and hospitality projects.
  • Proficient in communicating design intent through graphics, diagrams, site plans, sections, and renderings.
  • Knowledge of materials, including planting, furnishings, and hardscapes.
  • Strong attention to detail and design excellence.
  • Ability to sketch and develop designs both on paper and digitally.
  • Proven capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously across various scales and typologies.
  • Lead marketing initiatives and promote the design studio to a wider client base.
  • Positive, solution-focused mindset with self-motivation and ambition.
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong relationship-building abilities with other departments, area offices, and project sites.
  • Committed to delivering design excellence and implementing new working structures.
  • Excellent technical skills to monitor design development.


Benefits



  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • 10% to 16% pension contribution covered by Dar
  • Performance-related annual bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • 35% salary uplift for overseas work
  • Per diem payments during overseas assignments
  • Life assurance
  • Gym and retail discounts



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