Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Birmingham

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks an experienced Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect to join their Landscape & Urban Design team. You will lead landscape and visual impact assessments, design urban realm projects, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in Landscape Architecture, strong technical skills, and a proven track record in project delivery. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact in communities.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognized equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma/Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognized equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Experience delivering landscape and urban design projects.
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, author and coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals.
• Lead design projects through various stages in a BIM environment.
• Support development of client relationships.
• Prepare bids for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage project work and delegate tasks to juniors.

Skills

Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals

Autodesk or Bentley proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking suitably qualified Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join our Birmingham Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK and Ireland. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK and Ireland Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• As a Landscape Planner you would lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• In a Landscape Architect role you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Preparation of bids, from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
• Client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
• Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• 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 successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of 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.

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