Latest Landscape Architecture Jobs

What is your role:

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We are looking for a design-led Senior Landscape Architect to join a planning, landscape and environmental consultancy based in Milton Keynes. This award winning team delivers first class projects of all scales through the planning and development process. In the increasingly high level of environmental and legislative demands they develop relevant, effective and innovative strategies and designs to meet and surpass these requirements.

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Senior Landscape Architects at this practice undertake the full scope of landscape architecture duties on their projects and are involved from inception to completion. Supported and guided by senior colleagues and a partner, they work on design, planting, detailing, as well as supporting cost estimating, preparation of contract and tender documentation, tendering and administration of contracts and all works on site to completion. You will be working on a diverse range of projects in residential, high end residential, care and extra care, hotels and hospitality, commercial, sustainable projects

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What makes you good at your job:

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Essential Requirements:

• ambition, talent, and a desire to develop into a strong and independent project lead, managing medium to large-sized landscape projects
• accomplished design, hand sketching and graphic skills with the ability to communicate coherent and well-resolved ideas clearly
• at least seven years’ post-graduate experience, with good experience in all stages of design
• proficiency in all relevant software packages (Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365). Competency in 3d modelling using Rhino would be preferable
• able to undertake Task Team Manager level BIM responsibilities
• excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• demonstrable experience of the day-to-day running of a small to medium project and managing a project team
• confidence in liaising with clients, contractors and other professionals, and the ability to develop strong relationships with them
• commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity in all working practices
• a team player approach, willing to assist others, and to share and contribute to the learning outcomes of the whole practice
• LVIA experience would be an advantage.

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Why work here-:

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Offering a collaborative, stimulating and inspiring working environment in small teams. They offer all staff hybrid working and a range of great benefits.

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What is your role:

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This award-winning Brighton based practice works on a large range of sectors and projects from residential gardens to iconic, landmark schemes such as the roof gardens of Battersea Power Station. With clients all over the UK current projects include gardens in London, Surrey, Windsor, Devon and Cornwall and additionally international work spans the globe, with projects in Russia, Hong Kong, Rwanda, Europe and the Middle East.

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We are looking for an Inspirational leader who is trustworthy, passionate, engaging, resilient, encouraging & motivating, exuding confidence and has a positive attitude.

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What makes you good at your job:

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Essential Requirements:

• You will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in landscape design documentation (RIBA stages 1,2,3 & 4) and landscape master planning
• You have strong leadership and management skills
• Experience with managing teams of landscape architects or technicians
• You have worked on complex, multi-disciplinary schemes in the past
• You have a great understanding of the constructability of complex landscapes
• You have the ability to lead complex packages and international projects
• You’re a multitasker with the ability to work well under pressure
• You can demonstrate strong skills in design and technical design packages, cross-disciplinary coordination, team leadership skills and have a foundation in Revit.
• Knowledge of working within a BIM environment
• You would be required to have strong graphic and design skills with proficiency level skills using Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketch-Up, Adobe Suite, Cad Software, NBS and Microsoft Office

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What the role includes:

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• To promote Landscape Design excellence and enable the practice to achieve its objective to lead the field in design.
• Direct the delivery of the services within budgets, targets and timescales agreed with Line Managers and the Principal.
• Lead, motivate and develop more junior members of the team.
• To contribute to fee agreement with clients by setting out the scope of service to be delivered on each project.
• Contribute to development programmes for project team members.
• To be responsible for leading the landscape design process and for communicating and delivering of landscape design quality objectives for the project.
• To provide design solutions to Landscape project work.
• To assist in the preparation of graphical information for presentations, concept design and detail designs.
• To provide support in preparing specification documents.
• To assist and implement a broad range of landscape projects, liaising with clients and contractors, preparing contract documentation, appointment and supervision of contractors (including internal teams) and contract administration.
• To liaise with clients and represent the company in meetings.
• To work towards presenting landscape projects both verbally and graphically to potential clients from private, public sectors.
• Responsibility for (C.D.M.) Construction Design and Management and Health & Safety legislation affecting project implementation on his/her projects and be able to take appropriate steps to implement its compliance.

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Why work here_:

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This is a team of 30 that really value relationships offering a very generous and comprehensive package of benefits including income protection, enhanced sick pay, life insurance, critical illness cover and private medical insurance.

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They also take career development seriously and pay professional membership fees and assist with financial and educational support through the Pathway to Chartership.

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And of course, they like to have fun, with regular events and parties including an annual overseas trip. Being based in central Brighton they have all its amenities from Bars to Beaches virtually on their doorstep. The countryside is just a stone’s throw away. They remain an office-based practice valuing the collaborative nature of face to face working and also offer hybrid working three days in the office / two days working from home) and offer flexible hours if applicable i.e to work with school run etc.

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What is your role:

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We are looking for a design-led Project Landscape Architect with demonstrable planting knowledge and at least three years’ post-graduate experience to join a friendly, hard-working, and collaborative team.

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An award-winning leading landscape architecture practice which has received public acclaim for creating engaging and beautiful spaces around the world.

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Project Landscape Architects at this practice undertake the full scope of landscape architecture duties on their projects and are involved from inception to completion. Supported and guided by senior colleagues and a partner, they work on design, planting, detailing, as well as supporting cost estimating, preparation of contract and tender documentation, tendering and administration of contracts and all works on site to completion. This role is also suitable for an Architect with experience in Landscape Architecture.

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What makes you good at your job:

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Essential Requirements:

• ambition, talent, and a desire to develop into a strong and independent project lead, managing medium to large-sized landscape projects
• accomplished design, hand sketching and graphic skills with the ability to communicate coherent and well-resolved ideas clearly
• at least three years’ post-graduate experience, with good experience in all stages of design
• good plant knowledge and experience in planting design
• proficiency in all relevant software packages (Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365). Competency in 3d modelling using Rhino would be preferable
• able to undertake Task Team Manager level BIM responsibilities
• excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• demonstrable experience of the day-to-day running of a small to medium project and managing a project team
• confidence in liaising with clients, contractors and other professionals, and the ability to develop strong relationships with them
• commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity in all working practices
• a team player approach, willing to assist others, and to share and contribute to the learning outcomes of the whole practice

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Why work here-:

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Offering a collaborative, stimulating and inspiring working environment from the studio near Camden Town in London, with a regular CPD schedule throughout the year, design review sessions, and the opportunity to work on prestigious projects in the UK and worldwide, ensuring an extensive and diverse career experience. They offer all staff hybrid working and TOIL, a company pension, annual training allowances, financial support and study leave for advancing professional qualifications, a cycle scheme and tech scheme, and an active social calendar.

My client is looking for talented Senior Landscape Architect to be part of friendly and growing Landscape Architecture firm within their London studio.

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This successful Landscape Architecture practice is long term established and has further offices in Sheffield and Cheltenham.  Projects are varied and exciting, including private commercial schemes as well as working with local authorities and public realm projects.

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Ideal candidate does not have to be Chartered, however previous project running, project leading experience as well as managing junior team members is a requirement. Ideal candidate will also need to show evidence of construction and site experience.

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Role & Candidate:

• Senior Landscape Architect with minimum 1 years’ experience Senior Landscape Architect experience
• Good quality Portfolio with medium to large scale projects
• Team management / mentoring experience
• Construction and site experience
• Vectorworks knowledge would be ideal, howevernot a necessary as cross training is offered

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(my client will also considercandidates who are ready for the next step of their career as Senior LandscapeArchitect)

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What is your role:

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This is a senior role to lead the organisation whilst working on the most iconic landscape projects in London, overseeing a team of Senior Landscape Project Managers and reporting directly to the Director.

Due to growth in the scale and scope of works undertaken by our client in recent years, they have expanded the team to continue to deliver these essential services across the full range of iconic projects. This new role of Head of Landscape Strategy will provide the team with a strategic focus and will:

1. Lead the development of an overarching landscape strategy, engaging and communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure knowledge from internal and external sources is successfully integrated into the future planning for the management, protection and enhancement of the parks.
2. Lead on the development and delivery of a comprehensive landscape priority project list and associated capital investment programme to support delivery of the landscape strategy.  
3. Lead the Landscape Services team in the development and implementation of the landscape strategy and master plans for the horticultural and landscape developments to address challenges around hydrology, arboriculture, landscape resilience, biodiversity loss and visitor pressure.

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What makes you good at your job:

• You are a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.
• You have a relevant postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture/Management or equivalent professional qualification.
• You have extensive post-Chartership experience of working at a senior level in an environmental and or landscape management organisation.
• You can demonstrate experience of thinking and working strategically, including landscape strategy development and implementation.
• You have extensive knowledge of the design and management of historic landscapes.
• You have extensive experience in the management and delivery of large-scale capital projects within historic landscapes and public parks.
• You are a confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, possessing strong influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience of leading teams or functions through change to achieve overall goals.
• You an effective team leader, managing team dynamics when working across (internal and external) organisational boundaries.
• You are highly numerate and able to think creatively and commercially in relation to project delivery and management, with the ability to make financial assessments of alternative proposals, and to think creatively to solve problems.

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What the role includes:

Landscape Strategy

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Lead on the development and adoption of the long-term landscape strategy, working in collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, partner organisations and industry experts.

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Landscape Project Register

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Lead on the development and delivery of a comprehensive capital investment programme and associated project list, to identify and address both the immediate and longer-term challenges facing the ecosystems, biodiversity, and historic landscape character of the parks in support of the overarching landscape strategy.  

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Masterplanning and strategic direction

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Lead the Landscape Services team in the development and implementation of the landscape strategy and associated master plans and projects for the horticultural and landscape developments to address challenges around hydrology, arboriculture, landscape resilience, biodiversity loss and visitor pressure.

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Project Management

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Project manage the implementation, delivery, and monitoring of a range of landscape programmes and projects.

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Landscape Services

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Lead on the strategic development of Landscape Services across the department ensuring it is structured appropriately to strengthen and increase capacity and capability to deliver the landscape strategy and landscape capital investment programme.  

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Project Management and Operational Plans

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Lead the Landscape Services team to support colleagues in the delivery of project management and operational plans.

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Landscape Design

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Support the Head of Landscape Architecture in the preparation of landscape design schemes. Manage external design consultants.

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Advice and guidance on activities, programmes and projects

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Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues to ensure the protection and enhancement of the landscape projects during the planning, development and delivery of activities, programmes and projects.  

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Financial and Contract Management

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Responsible for the management of Landscape Services budgets, capital programmes and contracts within delegated authority.

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Landscape Service Contracts

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Lead the Landscape Services team in the tendering of landscape service contracts, consultant briefs and specialist services.

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Stakeholders and communications.

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Maintain and develop links and working associations with a wide range of senior stakeholders. Represent the practice at presentations, talks and media

Why work here:

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In line with the organisational values of being inclusive, open, respectful and responsible, our client is offering a supportive working environment including hybrid options, training courses, conferences and networking events as well as financial support to complete professional/vocational qualifications, regular staff conferences, meetings to ensure everyone is supported, 26 days a year of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 3 years of service, a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of between 6% and 10% depending on your contribution, annual rewards, private health cover, a health cash plan and personal accident cover, cycle to work scheme, Free eye tests and flu vaccinations, life assurance, reduced gym membership and retail discounts, interest-free season ticket loans and paid volunteering days.

We are working with design practice with a passion for delivering design solutions which are imaginative, sustainable and robust are looking to appoint a Landscape Architect with 3 - 4 years experience. 

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The role is to help out on broad range of projects including public realm, education, residential and commercial schemes.

This practice also specialise in projects working with local authorities on city regeneration schemes.

The person joining the practice will have involvement in these types of projects including more recently elderly living schemes.

The studio is roughly 25 people and have offices in London, Sheffield and Cheltenham.

They are looking for a Chartered Landscape Architect who is happy striving to create places which are sustainable, practical and beautiful.

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