Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Manchester

WSP; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manchester seeks Associate/Associate Director Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join our Landscape & Urban Design team. You will lead on landscape analysis, LVIA, urban design projects and stakeholder engagement, in a BIM-enabled environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship development, bid preparation and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams within the UK environment business.

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 to detailed design.
• 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

• 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

Skills

Fluent English

Landscape communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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 Manchester 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.

• 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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.