Head of Landscape Unit "Consultancy Firm"

Role PurposeTo lead, manage, and develop the Landscape Department as a high-performance design production unit supporting Consultants’ projects. The role ensures delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-efficient design outputs aligned with company standards and client expectations.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership • Define and implement departmental strategy aligned with company objectives. • Establish KPIs and performance targets. • Drive continuous improvement in design efficiency and output quality. 2. Project Delivery • Ensure timely delivery of all landscape design packages. • Monitor progress against schedules and take corrective action when required. • Coordinate closely with PMs and other departments. 3. Technical Leadership • Act as technical authority for all landscape design outputs. • Review and approve concepts, drawings, BOQs, and specifications. • Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations. 4. Resource Management • Plan and allocate resources efficiently. • Maintain optimal utilization rates. • Provide input for recruitment and workforce planning. 5. Talent Management • Lead recruitment and performance management. • Develop staff through coaching and mentorship. • Build succession plans and address underperformance. 6. Commercial Awareness • Contribute to project pricing and cost estimation. • Ensure efficient use of design hours. • Support profitability and revenue targets. 7. Coordination & Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. • Interface with clients and authorities. • Represent the department in technical discussions. 8. Quality & Process Compliance • Ensure adherence to company quality standards. • Implement design review and documentation processes. • Promote a culture of quality in design delivery.EducationBachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Engineering (Master’s preferred).Experience15–20+ years of experience in landscape design within A&E consultancy, including large-scale projects. GCC experience is preferred.RequirementsKey Competencies• Technical expertise in landscape design • Leadership and decision-making • Strong commercial awareness • Excellent communication skills • Ability to manage multiple prioritiesKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)• On-time project delivery ≥ 90% • Design quality (low rework levels) • Resource utilization ≥ 75% • Revenue per employee improvement • Staff retention ≥ 90% • Client satisfaction ≥ 8/10Work EnvironmentOffice-based role in Cairo Production Hub with potential extended hours during peak project periods.

Role Purpose

To lead, manage, and develop the Landscape Department as a high-performance design production unit supporting Consultants’ projects. The role ensures delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-efficient design outputs aligned with company standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership
• Define and implement departmental strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Establish KPIs and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in design efficiency and output quality.

2. Project Delivery
• Ensure timely delivery of all landscape design packages.
• Monitor progress against schedules and take corrective action when required.
• Coordinate closely with PMs and other departments.

3. Technical Leadership
• Act as technical authority for all landscape design outputs.
• Review and approve concepts, drawings, BOQs, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations.

4. Resource Management
• Plan and allocate resources efficiently.
• Maintain optimal utilization rates.
• Provide input for recruitment and workforce planning.

5. Talent Management
• Lead recruitment and performance management.
• Develop staff through coaching and mentorship.
• Build succession plans and address underperformance.

6. Commercial Awareness
• Contribute to project pricing and cost estimation.
• Ensure efficient use of design hours.
• Support profitability and revenue targets.

7. Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Interface with clients and authorities.
• Represent the department in technical discussions.

8. Quality & Process Compliance
• Ensure adherence to company quality standards.
• Implement design review and documentation processes.
• Promote a culture of quality in design delivery.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Experience

15–20+ years of experience in landscape design within A&E consultancy, including large-scale projects. GCC experience is preferred.

Requirements

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise in landscape design
• Leadership and decision-making
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery ≥ 90%
• Design quality (low rework levels)
• Resource utilization ≥ 75%
• Revenue per employee improvement
• Staff retention ≥ 90%
• Client satisfaction ≥ 8/10

Work Environment

Office-based role in Cairo Production Hub with potential extended hours during peak project periods.

SSC HR Solutions is specialized in BPO services with a primary focus on a recruitment and outsourcing services that supports businesses in their recruitment needs. Serving over 80 companies worldwide prominently featured on the Fortune 500. With more than 5,000 successful hires, including 1,000 outsourced employees; SSC proactively seeks, nurtures, and cultivates talent within the corporate realm.Our outsourcing services include but are not limited to: (i) Payroll, (ii) Social Insurance, (iii) Labor Law Consultation, (iv) Medical Insurance, (v) Recruitment Services and (vi) Fully Equipped Integrated Office Spaces.Contact us if you are pursuing prospective talent for your business or are looking to expand your job search.SSC Egypt looks forward to connecting you with your future. If you are interested or have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us. - Email Contact: Career@ssc-hr.com- Website: https://ssc-hr.com/

SSC HR Solutions is specialized in BPO services with a primary focus on a recruitment and outsourcing services that supports businesses in their recruitment needs.

Serving over 80 companies worldwide prominently featured on the Fortune 500. With more than 5,000 successful hires, including 1,000 outsourced employees; SSC proactively seeks, nurtures, and cultivates talent within the corporate realm.

Our outsourcing services include but are not limited to: (i) Payroll, (ii) Social Insurance, (iii) Labor Law Consultation, (iv) Medical Insurance, (v) Recruitment Services and (vi) Fully Equipped Integrated Office Spaces.

Contact us if you are pursuing prospective talent for your business or are looking to expand your job search.

SSC Egypt looks forward to connecting you with your future. If you are interested or have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us.

- Email Contact: Career@ssc-hr.com

- Website: https://ssc-hr.com/