Landscaping Specialist

mselect is looking to hire a Landscaping Specialist for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar . Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of relevant oil and gas industry experience in a similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Project Oversight:

• Responsible for overseeing 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 proposing solutions promptly

Technical Review:

• Accountable 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, assisting consultant/contractor to develop and implement strategies for sustainable plant growth in arid climates
• Accountable for evaluating site analysis data (e.g. soil conditions, vegetation surveys, drainage) provided by designers to ensure accuracy and relevance

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Accountable 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
• 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

Documentation and Reporting:

• Responsible for preparing detailed reviews and recommendations for submission approvals or revisions
• Responsible for maintaining records of all reviewed documents and providing regular updates to project stakeholders
• Maintenance Planning:
• Responsible for assisting in developing long-term maintenance plans for soil health, irrigation systems, and plant care

Compliance:

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to local environmental regulations and sustainability standards
• Other Miscellaneous:
• Plan and coordinate 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 Engineers under development

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related fields
• Relevant accreditations with international/national organizations preferred
• 15 years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Proven experience of a minimum of 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

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.

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