Associate Director: Landscape Architect

Landscape Institute; West Midlands, City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm is seeking an Associate Director to manage projects and lead junior staff. Must have over 5 years' experience and strong design skills. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Hybrid working model available.

Benefits

8% Employer Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

28 days annual leave

Paid bank holidays

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience post CMLI qualification.
• Extensive experience in the English Planning System.
• Proficient with design tools and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of projects and oversee junior members.
• Develop and maintain client relations.
• Contribute to writing reports and public inquiries.

Skills

Strong conceptual and analytical design skills

Excellent design flair

Knowledge of English Planning System

Proficient in VectorWorks/CAD

Excellent presentation skills

Business development experience

Education

CMLI qualification

Tools

VectorWorks

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator)

QGIS

Job description

Overview

Location Birmingham, Bournemouth or London

The purpose

As highly experienced professionals, Associate Directors (ADs) will act as practice representatives and play a role in promoting and implementing practice objectives both within and beyond the organisation. Associate Directors in landscape will have dual specialisms in landscape design and landscape planning and will lead the management of their smaller to medium sized projects. They will be expected to have a role in aiming to win new work and to contribute to the strategic aims of tor&co. They will be expected to oversee the work of junior members and give guidance to junior members. They will be a member of the Landscape Institute.

External Activities

• Maintain good client relations through significant client liaison, have a good understanding of client aspirations and be able to deliver these in a timely fashion
• Be the main or secondary client contact depending upon the size and complexity of the project, and develop these relationships
• Represent the practice in a professional manner, ensuring the high reputation of the company is maintained
• Possess the ability to lead meetings and effectively gain results from such discussions
• Be prepared to contribute to writing evidence for public inquiries
• Undertake limited public speaking activities where appropriate to promote the practice and disseminate good professional working practices and knowledge
• Bring to the attention of the Technical Directors and Directors cross discipline opportunities and new work leads.

About you

• 5+ years industry experience post CMLI qualification
• Strong conceptual and analytical design skills
• Excellent design flair and creative approach to Landscape Architecture
• Extensive experience of and working within the English Planning System
• Experience on various scale projects with large scale project experience desirable
• Proficient in VectorWorks/ CAD, Microsoft Office and National Building Specification with the ability to competently use (be familiar with) some or all of the following Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator) and Resoft WindFarm, QGIS or at least the willingness and ability to learn
• Excellent presentation of work and communication skills
• Strong understanding of project expenditure and fee monitoring
• Business development experience desirable
• Right to work in the UK

tor&co offers

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% Employer Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with length of service)
• Paid bank holidays
• Benefits platform – currently offering benefits such as salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme and other options
• CPD opportunities and a dynamic office environment
• tor&co is a SBTi validated net zero company

How to apply

To apply

Please send your cover letter, CV and up to 5 sides of A3 design examples and 1 x written report of your recent work of your choice, noting where you saw the advert, to [e-mail]

• Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Further information about the company can be found on our website torandco.com

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