Senior Landscape Architect

Urbis Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis is a people-focused design practice in Australia, seeking a Landscape Architect to join our close-knit team shaping Southeast Queensland’s urban futures. You will collaborate with landscape architects, urban designers and design specialists on city‑shaping projects, delivering from concept through construction, while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, support professional growth with mentorship and ongoing training, and value client

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture at a graduate or post graduate level.
• Minimum 4-8 years relevant experience, ideally in private practice or with local council/government.
• Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas and documentation.
• Understands design principles for urban environments and can apply them in practice.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modelling software.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Managing small to medium projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary Urbis teams across diverse project types.
• Delivering site analysis, master planning, concept and design development, documentation, tendering, and construction administration.
• Applying landscape architecture and construction processes with design input from concept through to construction administration.
• Providing site supervision where required and understanding applicable Australian Standards, Building Codes, and industry standards.
• Working with professionals across multi-disciplinary projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a commercial focus.
• Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and tracking project fees, with updates to the Assignment Manager or Director.
• Attending meetings with clients, consultants, and internal team members to support project delivery and client engagement.
• Promoting the firm and its services to generate business opportunities.

Skills

Graphic communication

3D modelling

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Client briefs

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city‑shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.

Urbis isan employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiativewhich supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be.Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

Urbis, Shaping futures your way!

The Opportunity

Our team of landscape architects, urban designers and design specialists has never been stronger or busier with a confirmed pipeline oftruly excitingcity-shaping projects. Despite our size, we are a close-knit group thatmaintainsa spirit and comradery of a boutique design office whilst fostering a work-life balance for all staff (something that istruly importantto how weoperateas a team and as individuals). We encourage innovation and back our team members to be entrepreneurial.

Whether you are looking for a new challenge and increased responsibilities early in your career or would like exposure to some of Southeast Queensland's most exciting projects,don'thesitate to reach out for a chat.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting local and National Design teams by managing small to medium projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary Urbis teams across diverse project types,including urban regeneration, greenfield developments, infrastructure, and commercial precincts.
• Delivering key services such as site analysis, master planning, concept and design development, documentation, tendering, and construction administration.
• Applying a strong understanding of landscape architecture and construction processes (phases, deliverables, contract documents, and client expectations), with creative landscape and public realm design input from concept through to design development, documentation, and construction administration.
• Providing site supervision for projects, whererequired, anddemonstratinga well-developed understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Building Codes, and industry standards as applicable to each project.
• Working efficiently and collaboratively with other professionals across multi-disciplinary projects—responding to briefs, meeting deadlines, staying within budget, andmaintaininga commercial focus.
• Assistingin the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, and tracking project fees with regular updates to the Assignment Manager or Director.
• Attending meetings with clients, consultants, industry representatives, and internal team members to support effective project delivery and client engagement.
• Supporting fellow team members in meeting project requirements and contributing to the promotion of the firm and its services to generate business opportunities.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture at a graduate or post graduate level
• Minimum4-8years relevant experience, ideally gained in a private practice or with local council or government.
• Communicates graphically atan advancedlevel using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas,conceptsand documentation
• Brings an understanding of design principles and methods and the ability to apply them in the urban environment.
• Advanced and efficient skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modelling software
• Advanced and efficient skills in relevant components of the Adobe Suite
• Successfully manages client priorities andexpectations;
• Demonstrates adaptability when dealing with problems and changes topriorities;
• Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas and concepts or documentation

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break.

By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
• Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring yourspark, andshape futures your way.