Consultant, Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Manchester

WSP Global Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Manchester seeks a Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner to join our UK Landscape & Urban Design team. You will contribute to landmark projects across the UK, manage small projects, prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure and support bids.

Key duties include LVIA/TVIA, townscape assessments, and delivering design packages from sketches to construction detail, while collaborating with clients and junior staff to foster innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
• Experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase desirable.
• 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.
• Independently managing smaller projects and supporting delivery of specific tasks within larger projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
• Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
• Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
• Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
• Preliminary/sketch and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applications
• Tender and construction packages, construction/post-construction inspections
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Supporting the preparation of bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects..
• Managing and delegation of project work to junior members of the team.
• Client facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events.
• Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate diploma / Masters 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 Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• Independently managing smaller projects and supporting delivery of specific tasks within larger projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
• Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
• Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
• Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
• Preliminary/sketch and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applications
• Tender and construction packages, construction/post-construction inspections
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Supporting the preparation of bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects..
• Managing and delegation of project work to junior members of the team.
• Client facing role, involving design advice, attending 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;
• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments;
• Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
• Experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase desirable.
• 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?