Associate Director: Landscape Architect & Planner

WSP USA; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Job summary

WSP in Manchester is seeking Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners to join our Landscape & Urban Design team. You will lead landscape projects from analysis through to detailed design, coordinating LVIA work and collaborating across disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have degree-level qualifications in Landscape Architecture, postgraduate qualification, and a proven track record in LVIA and landscape/urban design delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Established track record delivering landscape and urban design projects from analysis and concept to detailed design including information for planning and construction.
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.
• Lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through LI/RIBA stages in BIM Level 2 environment.
• Support the development of client relationships in public and private sectors.
• Preparation of bids, from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior team members.
• Client-facing role involving design advice, workshops and stakeholder events.
• Join internal multi-disciplinary groups promoting innovation and thought leadership.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Urban Design

English Fluency

Client Liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WSP in Manchester is seeking Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners to join our Landscape & Urban Design team. You will lead landscape projects from analysis through to detailed design, coordinating LVIA work and collaborating across disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have degree-level qualifications in Landscape Architecture, postgraduate qualification, and a proven track record in LVIA and landscape/urban design delivery.