Surbana Jurong
Senior Landscape Architect
Philippines · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSurbana Jurong
- LocationPhilippines
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design Management
• Lead and coordinate landscape design activities.
• Work with international and local consultants to ensure a consistent design.
• Coordinate with civil, drainage, roads, utilities, and architectural teams.
• Support design decisions and value engineering.
2. Design Review (Quality)
• Review designs from concept to construction stages.
• Check planting, materials, irrigation, drainage, and durability.
• Ensure suitability for tropical and coastal conditions.
• Provide and track resolution of comments.
3. Schedule Monitoring
• Track design progress against timelines.
• Identify delays and recommend solutions.
• Review consultants’ progress reports.
4. Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Philippine laws and standards.
• Confirm designs are signed by licensed Landscape Architects.
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• Support regulatory approvals and permits.
5. Deliverables Control
• Ensure drawings and documents are complete and coordinated.
• Maintain submission tracking and document control.
6. Reporting & Support
• Report status (quality, schedule, risks) to the Project Manager.
• Attend coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Support construction-phase reviews when required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experiences:
• Licensed Landscape Architect (PRC) or holder of a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Master's degree in landscape architecture or a related field will be an advantage.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in large-scale mixed-use or waterfront projects.
• Experience managing design consultants.
• Knowledge of Philippine codes and standards.
• Understanding of planting, drainage, hardscape, and public realm design.
• Ability to review drawings and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong design judgment and attention to quality.
• Good communication and coordination skills
About SMEC
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.
We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.
Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.
Please note that you should have been in your current position for a minimum period as stipulated in your local policy to be eligible to apply for other internal positions.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
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- Employment typeFull time
- SenioritySenior
- Employer posted
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