Director – Landscaping Delivery

Job Purpose:

The Director – Landscaping Delivery is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning, execution, and quality assurance of all landscaping and external works on major infrastructure programs, with a strong emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability, environmental resilience, and timely delivery. The role ensures that landscaping design intent is translated into world-class, functional, and sustainable green environments that align with project vision and operational requirements, particularly in high-profile environments like international airports.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the overall landscaping delivery strategy for large-scale projects, aligning with the project's master plan and sustainability goals.
• Participate in the early stages of landscape design coordination to ensure constructability, feasibility, and delivery readiness.
• Define phasing plans, resource allocation, and logistics for landscape implementation.

🔹 Project Execution & Oversight

• Lead the delivery of hard and soft landscaping , including:
• Planting schemes, green spaces, lawns, trees, and water features
• Irrigation systems and drainage
• Hardscape elements (paving, outdoor furniture, pathways, lighting)
• Coordinate closely with design consultants, contractors, and site engineers to ensure on-time, within-budget execution .
• Review and approve construction and installation methodologies to maintain quality and minimize environmental impact.

🔹 Quality, Health, and Safety

• Enforce strict quality control and HSE standards during site execution.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work adheres to landscape design specifications, local regulations, and international best practices.
• Ensure proper selection and sourcing of climate-resilient plant materials and sustainable landscape elements.

🔹 Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with architects, planners, environmental teams, airport operations, and government authorities to ensure smooth interface and compliance.
• Manage third-party vendors, suppliers, and landscape contractors, including performance evaluation and contract compliance.
• Lead stakeholder presentations on progress, design intent, and delivery timelines.

🔹 Sustainability & Innovation

• Promote the use of native species , low-maintenance design, smart irrigation systems, and sustainable landscaping practices .
• Integrate green infrastructure principles such as bioswales , urban cooling , pollinator-friendly design , and stormwater management .
• Support LEED, Estidama, or other environmental certification goals where applicable.

🔹 Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of landscape engineers, horticulturalists, site supervisors, and inspectors .
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Build a high-performing, delivery-focused culture within the landscape delivery function.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Horticulture , or Environmental Design
• Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CMLI, ISA Certified Arborist, PMP) are a plus
• Minimum 8 years of experience in landscaping delivery, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in delivering landscaping works on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects
• Deep knowledge of regional plant species , soil conditions, and sustainable landscape practices (especially in arid or tropical environments)