Associate Director

Hunter Dunning Limited; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Director to lead innovative projects and mentor junior talent. The role requires a CMLI qualification and extensive experience in landscape architecture. You will collaborate with various professionals and manage client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

8% employer pension scheme

Life assurance and private medical insurance

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Structured CPD opportunities

Dynamic, supportive office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-chartership experience.
• Proven creative flair and strong design skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of landscape architecture projects.
• Provide creative and technical leadership across project teams.
• Manage client relationships and business development.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and fees.

Skills

CMLI qualification with 5 years' experience

Conceptual and analytical design skills

Experience in the English Planning System

Proficiency in Vectorworks/CAD

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Commercial awareness

Experience on large-scale projects

Education

CMLI Qualification

Tools

Vectorworks/CAD

Microsoft Office

NBS

Adobe Creative Cloud

QGIS

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Landscape Architect Job in Birmingham. Join an award-winning, employee-owned consultancy shaping the future of sustainable landscapes across the UK. This is your chance to lead inspiring projects and help mentor the next generation of design talent in a creative, collaborative environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, busy and award-winning Multi-disciplinary employee-owned trust practice operating throughout the UK with offices in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol and London. The consultancy combines expertise in planning, landscape architecture and urban design to deliver innovative, high-quality and commercially sound solutions. With people at the heart of every project, the team focuses on creating lasting legacies through meaningful, well-considered design. The culture is supportive and collaborative, encouraging senior staff to mentor junior team members and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from concept through to completion
• Provide creative and technical leadership to project teams across multiple scales
• Work collaboratively with planners, architects and environmental consultants to develop integrated solutions
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
• Monitor project budgets, timelines and fee expenditure
• Mentor and support junior members of the landscape team
• Represent the company at industry events, client meetings and planning consultations

Required Skills & Experience

• CMLI qualification with a minimum of 5 years' post-chartership experience
• Strong conceptual and analytical design skills with proven creative flair
• Extensive experience within the English Planning System
• Proficiency in Vectorworks/CAD, Microsoft Office and NBS
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator), QGIS desirable
• Excellent presentation, communication and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and monitor fees
• Experience working on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% employer pension scheme
• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Hybrid working model
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service) plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform including salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes
• Structured CPD opportunities
• Dynamic, supportive and collaborative office environment
• Work for a net zero company committed to sustainability

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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