Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner

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We are seeking a suitably qualified Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team.

We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK.

We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.

A little more about your role...

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• As a Landscape Planner you would lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• In a Landscape Architect role you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Lead and co-ordinate preparation of bids for approval, from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
• Act in a client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
• Join internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• An established Landscape Planning track record delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments, and/or;
• An established Landscape Design track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects. This would include initial site analysis and design strategies through to concept and detailed design stages including the production of detailed plans, schedules and specifications.