Senior Architect- Landscape

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Summary

Landscape Engineer will be responsible for the supervision of Hardscape and Softscape.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising with contractors on all aspects of Hardscape and Softscape construction.
• Hardscape, including exterior stonework (paving of roadways, pedestrian walkways and parking lots), cladding, GRC-artificial rockwork, wood decking, site furnishings (including kids play equipment, outdoor sports courts), natural rock grouping, grading works, landscape lighting, irrigation.
• Softscape, including plant material inspection (on site, at local nurseries and over-seas), on-site planting and associated landscape elements [soil mixing, levelling and capillary movement (drainage)].
• Review and approval of shop drawings, materials samples, mock-ups etc. in connection with hardscape and softscape.
• Onsite design modifications and implementation of additional Clients’ requests.
• Participating in the preparation of periodical progress report; Correspondence with Client, Project Managers and Contractors.
• Co-ordinating and liaising with other sections of the Municipality and Gardens Directorate (workshop, nurseries, transportation department, etc…), Contractors and other Third Parties as necessary for the progress of works.
• Work proactively to resolve any problems or site issues as they occur in connection with hardscape and softscape.
• Ensure that all resources of materials, manpower, and plant and equipment are available at all sites in a timely manner for proper progress of landscaping works.
• Ensure that work at all sites is proceeding according to program and to the required standards, in accordance with approved designs and instructions issued.
• Follow up the progress of all ongoing site work on a frequent basis to ensure timely and proper completion of site work.
• Supervise the preparation of landscaping as-built drawings.

Qualification

Bachelor Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university and a qualification from a graduate/post-graduate level programme of study in landscape architecture accredited by the following

UK: Landscape Institute (LI) UK US: Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Board (CLARB) Italy: Association of Landscape Architecture (AIAPP) Australia: The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Canada: State Landscape Architecture Licensing Authority

Qualifications should meet the criteria to register as Landscape Architect Category A with CRPEP in Bahrain

Specific skills required

Computer literacy, proficiency in Autocad and good communication skills are a must.

Experience

Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant experience in the construction and supervision of Landscape/Hardscape. Familiarity with the Gulf Region plant species, shrubs and other softscape features is a must. CRPEP category A preferred but not essential

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.