Landscape Architect

Responsibilities

As a landscape architect, you'll need to:

Oversee the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian schemes, road or retail schemes and maintain the character of sites of natural beauty

Establish general landscape requirements with clients

Conduct preliminary studies of the site (including contours, soil, ecology, buildings, roads, heritage)

Assess a site's potential to meet the client's specifications

Carry out environmental impact assessments

S eek and take into account the views of local residents, potential users, and parties with a vested interest in the project

Accurately prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings of the re-design of the new site, including applications, construction details and specifications for the project using computer-aided design (CAD) packages or similar design software

Present proposals to clients, deal with enquiries and negotiate any amendments to the final design

Match the client's wishes with your knowledge of what will work best

Contact and coordinate manufacturers and suppliers

Put work out to tender, select a contractor and manager (mainly for larger projects), and lead cross-functional teams

Carry out site visits

Ensure deadlines are met

Liaise with other professionals on the project

Monitor and check work on site (on large projects, landscape managers may do this type of supervisory work)

Authorize payment once work has been satisfactorily completed

Attend public inquiries to give evidence if necessary

Generate new business opportunities.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Must be a Licensed Architect

Must have horizontal / landscape experience

Must be knowledgeable in designing software such as AutoCAD, Revit, etc.

Preferably from exclusive schools (UP, etc.)

Preferably a male