Urban and Landscape Section Head
Key Responsibilities
1. Urban Design & Landscape Development
Develop and review urban design and landscape concepts for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Contribute to the planning and design of public spaces, streetscapes, pedestrian pathways, parks, plazas, and recreational areas.
Ensure landscape and urban design solutions are aligned with the overall master plan, architectural vision, and project requirements.
Review site layouts, circulation plans, open spaces, and landscape zoning.
Incorporate sustainability principles, climate-responsive design, and efficient use of outdoor spaces into design solutions.
2. Design Review & Technical Coordination
Review urban and landscape design drawings, layouts, technical details, specifications, and material selections.
Ensure coordination between landscape design, architecture, infrastructure, roads, utilities, and MEP disciplines.
Review hardscape and softscape designs, including paving, planting schemes, irrigation layouts, outdoor lighting, and street furniture.
Identify design conflicts and provide technical recommendations to ensure design compatibility and feasibility.
Ensure compliance with approved design guidelines, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
3. Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with external urban design and landscape consultants to ensure timely delivery of design packages.
Review consultant submissions and provide technical comments and recommendations.
Follow up on design revisions and ensure all comments are incorporated into updated submissions.
Coordinate with internal departments, including architecture, engineering, infrastructure, procurement, and project management.
Participate in design coordination meetings and technical workshops.
4. Material Selection & Value Engineering
Review and recommend suitable landscape materials, paving systems, planting materials, and outdoor furniture.
Evaluate proposed materials based on quality, durability, aesthetics, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Review landscape-related BOQs, technical specifications, and material submittals.
Support value engineering initiatives to optimize design solutions while maintaining the required quality and design intent.
Review samples, mock-ups, and material alternatives in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
5. Project Implementation & Quality Control
Coordinate with project and construction teams to ensure the proper implementation of approved urban and landscape designs.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress and identify deviations from approved drawings and specifications.
Review shop drawings and technical submittals related to landscape and urban design works.
Provide technical clarifications and recommendations during the construction phase.
Follow up on site observations and ensure that design-related comments are addressed.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
5–8 years of relevant experience in urban design and landscape architecture.
Previous experience in real estate development, engineering consultancy, or large-scale development projects is preferred.
Experience in reviewing and coordinating urban and landscape design packages.
Good understanding of master planning, public realm design, hardscape, softscape, and landscape construction.
Experience coordinating with external consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Knowledge of landscape materials, planting systems, irrigation, and outdoor lighting.
Understanding of construction drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Good knowledge of Revit, SketchUp, and 3D visualization tools.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Knowledge of landscape design software and rendering tools.
Understanding of GIS and BIM is an advantage.
Strong technical drawing and design presentation skills.
- Department
- Development
- Location
- Corporate Office