Job Description

Are you looking to work as part of a cohesive and coordinated team working as one of our trusted advisors on some of India's most important future sports and entertainment projects? Are you someone who is wanting a role that will directly contribute to the design and development of some of India's most critical pieces of architecture and infrastructure in its modern history that will bring people together for years and years to come?
About us at Populous
At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences. We have designed iconic projects all over the world that encompass stadia, convention and exhibition centres, airports, integrated resorts, high performance training facilities, e-sports and entertainment arenas, and mixed-use venues.
At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, all with a sustainable design approach and ethos . See more about our world-class projects and commitment to sustainable design at populous.com. You may recognise some of our iconic close to home projects such as the Narendra Modi stadium.
Why Populous stands out from the rest
We don't consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity . Our APAC team represent over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life. We actively celebrate these cultures and are committed to creating a connected team culture that embraces and supports this. We are a truly global company, with offices and projects located throughout the APAC region - which means endless opportunities, development and adventures . We invest heavily in sustainable design practices and have active Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies in place that are making a difference to not only our team, but the wider communities in which we operate across the APAC region.
In addition to our strong focus on DE&I and CSR Populous provides our people:
• Industry leading salary packages which are annually reviewed in addition to promotion opportunities
• Enhanced paid leave entitlements including:
+ Parental leave
+ Study leave
+ Blood donation leave
+ Community service leave (volunteering)
+ Fertility leave
+ Adoption leave
• Join a truly global company in sharing connections and opportunities across the world-such as travel opportunities.
• An entertainment allowance so that you and your family/friends can enjoy visiting one of the venues that Populous has helped bring to life
• Comprehensive Employee assistance program
• Ample career development opportunities including in-house leadership development programs, mentorship programs, CPD and technical knowledge sharing workshops.
• A variety of fun activities and events organised by our POP social team (which you can get involved in)

Whatever you need to help succeed in your role, we'll work with you to make it happen!
Our new Landscape Architect: What are we looking for?
We are currently on the search for our new Landscape Architect to bring their expertise and passion to some of the world's most amazing projects within India, and across APAC! On the back on some amazing project wins and a very long pipeline of future work planned, we are looking to continue to build our capacity in this critical part of the business.
Specifically, we're looking for our future Landscape Architect to:
• Provide knowledge and practical insights into the design standards and best working practices for the design of external spaces.
• Produce landscape information for our projects which ranges from site study/concept design through to production of detailed information for tender.
• Provide associated GA plans, detailing, planting schedules, hardscape/softscape, specifications and all other aspects related to landscape.
• Develop, design and deliver presentations for clients, communities, and other key stakeholders such as government representatives and public agencies.
• Demonstrate high level technical skills, particularly in the areas of coordination, management and the ability to bring designs from concept into reality.
• Excel at working both independently and as part of a team, while being the interface with our clients and our internal architectural teams.
• Possess the ability to coordinate tasks and deliverables within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Utilise knowledge and experience of working with vendors and suppliers in the local market.
• Be confident in their prior experience within a client interfacing role.

Further to this, the type of people we're looking for are those with:
• At least 5-7 years' experience succeeding within a similar role at an Architecture firm.
• Strong Revit skills and capabilities.
• A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or similar.
• A Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, or similar is preferable but not essential.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills which support your success in both internal and client presentations.
• The ability to take designs and move them into documentation by providing very clear and concise guidance and instructions to team members.
• Strong sketching and freehand drawings skills to communicate construction details and materials integration.
• Ability to undertake travel when required for the project/s.

Want to see what it's all about?
Yes, we want highly skilled people. That's a given. But more importantly, we want people who embody our values, are truly energised by the work we do, that want to be involved in the awesome initiatives we are developing and, most importantly, who bring fun to our work environment and culture.
If you would like to have a chat to us about being our newest Landscape Architect, then feel free to pop your CV and portfolio through to us. We really look forward to chatting to you very soon!