Associate/ Principal Landscape Architect (Planning)

Rappor; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy located in Cheltenham is looking for an Associate/Principal Landscape Architect (Planning). The role involves managing landscape planning projects, mentoring junior team members, and producing design information. Flexibility to work remotely is available. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Landscape Architecture and be a Chartered Landscape Architect.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days annual leave plus birthday

4% pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing package including Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Diploma, or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Chartered Landscape Architect is essential.
• Proven ability to write high-quality reports based on work experience.

Responsibilities

• Project manage multiple landscape planning projects.
• Prepare landscape planning reports and design documents.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical support.

Skills

Project management

Landscape planning

Collaboration

Communication

Research and report writing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Landscape Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Keyscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for an Associate/ Principal Landscape Architect (Planning) to join our growing team, based out of Cheltenham, GL50 3LH, with flexibility to work remotely up to 80%, opening this opportunity up to people based further away from Cheltenham.

Your role

• Project manage small to large landscape planning projects, from inception through to implementation.
• Prepare landscape planning reports, as well as input into site promotion documents and design and access statements.
• Produce illustrative design information including landscape strategy plans and landscape masterplans, to support a range of developments.
• Follow good practice by updating company templates and staying abreast of changes to legislation, regulations, design codes and standards.
• Provide on the job mentoring to junior staff and technical advice to colleagues within the landscape team and in the wider business.
• Provide support with the financial management of projects.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of junior staff, responsible for resourcing and signing off timesheets.
• Prepare and manage fee proposals, bids and tenders for new work.
• Actively carry out business development for the company.
• Liaise with colleagues, stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at appeals, meetings, public consultations and exhibitions etc. with colleagues.
• Undertake site visits.

Our Requirements

• Bachelors degree, Diploma or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Landscape Architect
• Working knowledge of our software tools- AutoCAD/ Vectorworks/ Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to research and to write high quality reports (demonstrated through your work experience)
• Experience in collaborative working, with good people skills and able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

About Rappor

Our philosophy is simple: we invest in our people and build partnerships with our stakeholders, resulting in a dynamic and successful business that benefits everyone. As a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, our outputs contribute to the built environment we all occupy. Our four values include ‘living our best life’ and ‘celebrating our team’, and we provide a wealth of opportunity to do just that.

Rewarding you

• A competitive starting salary
• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years’ service up to an additional five days.
• 4% contribution towards your company pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Access to the Company’s wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters) and social events at the end of the financial year, Summer and Christmas.

Being inclusive

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We know that diverse teams are strong teams and strive to be a great home for all our people. Let us know what you need to be your best self with Rappor.

What Next

We will acknowledge your application immediately and will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis.