Job Description

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 projectaEUR(TM)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 MasteraEUR(TM)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

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