We are looking for Resident Landscape Architect
Why do we need you?
Do you want to turn dreams into reality, working with award-winning sustainable landscape architecture? We are looking for Resident Landscape Architect to join our global design community. As our new Resident Landscape Architect you will be part of an interdisciplinary studio with landscape architecture, urban design and urban hydrology expertise, working on sustainable projects worldwide. We have delivered innovative and sustainable design solutions for a wide range of developments through our multidisciplinary expertise in master planning, urban design, and landscape architecture.
It is our ambition to pioneer sustainable change through our work. Our projects and solutions aim to inspire, innovate, and set not just best practice, but next practice.
You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1959.
What are we offering?
As our new Resident Landscape Architect you will be part of our team, based in the main contractors site office for an exciting, one-of-a-kind project located in the North/North-East of Singapore. From water sensitive urban design masterplans, concert halls and university buildings, public parks, biodiversity enhancement and restoration nature parks, headquarters, and sustainable housing, you will be a part of an organization with a creative culture and history of delivering award-winning architecture.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
(1) Field Works
· To assist and support the Landscape Architect and other consultants in all respects in relation to Construction Works.
· To assist and conduct site inspections as directed by S.O./ S.O. Representative (architect of record).
· To provide daily monitoring and records of landscape works progress.
· To supervise and inspect landscape works in relation to construction quality as per the landscape design intent. Landscape works include tree protection and removal, grading works, installation of outdoor hardscape finishes, site furnishings and details, ABC waters design, adventure elements and softscape works.
· To inspect and review the quantity and quality of procured plant materials, including regular inspections during pre-growing period in the Contractor's nursery prior to site installation.
· To review site implementation of all softscape related works in accordance to the quality specification standards including planting arrangement, installation and planting maintenance.
· To inspect and review the various tests related to landscape works (e.g. soil mix, irrigation system testing and commissioning etc.)
· To review setting out of all landscape works.
· To undertake other relevant duties as delegated by S.O./S.O. Representative.
(2) Project Administration
· To be responsible to update and archive all project correspondences, documents and information.
· To Assist the Consultant and QS on the assessment of plant quantity and quality for progress payments.
· To attend daily toolbox meetings, site walks, Contractor's technical, progress meetings, working sessions and other meetings when required by S.O./ S.O. Representative.
· To assist S.O./ S.O. Representative to ensure all site progress reports and inspection records are consolidated and filed in the standards as approved by the Employer.
· To supervise, administer, settle disputes, certify and/or to otherwise act in accordance to the terms of any contract entered into and/or concluded between Employer and the Contractors.
· To advise the Employer, and if requested by the Employer in writing (I.e., formal letters, electronic mails), to represent the Employer in negotiations and conferences/meetings with the Contractors and/or any of the consultants to maintain control of their performance in relation to the project.
· To control, supervise and co-ordinate the Contractor's services and works related to landscape, and ensure that each is fully and properly instructed and executed in accordance to contract documents.
· To review the progress claim issued by the contractor based on the progress of the landscape works on site.
· To review and report on the progress of landscape rectification works as per defect list or as instructed by S.O./ S.O. Representative
· To compile and generate defect list for landscape works
What are we looking for?
For this role, we believe your starting point is:
Diploma/Degree in Landscape Architecture
· Minimum 2-5 years of landscape architectural practice
· Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and other commonly used software applications
· Minimum 2 years of site implementation experience, including water sensitive urban designs or certified ABC Waters projects will be of advantage
How do you apply?
Submit your application, portfolio (max 10 MB) and CV. Please note that interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
About Henning Larsen
Henning Larsen is an international design studio with strong Nordic roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and test new ideas and visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees’ individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service. We currently employ approx. 750 people working in an international environment. Follow us at Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
Access to a world of knowledge
We believe that creativity in design thinking is propelled through an active use of data and knowledge in the process. Through our Ramboll ownership, you will get access to experts that can provide world leading technical insight, data and knowledge across the engineering and socio-economic disciplines. Together, we will be able to provide visionary buildings and spaces that offer concrete solutions to some of the most demanding challenges facing cities and communities around the globe.
