Design Director - Landscape

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm seeks a Design Director to manage and lead innovative projects while nurturing client relationships. Candidates must have a strong creative portfolio, leadership experience, and be comfortable with travel for client engagements. Join a positive culture that values collaboration and professionalism.

Benefits

Flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week

Professional membership coverage (ARB + RIBA)

Access to private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in landscape design and project leadership.
• Experience in managing and motivating teams effectively.
• Proficiency in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile landscape architecture projects.
• Manage teams and ensure project profitability.
• Develop innovative design solutions and handle client relationships.

Skills

Creative design leadership

Communication

Team management

Business development

Education

ARB + RIBA membership

Job description

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As the new Design Director of Landscape Architecture, you’ll be leading on the cutting edge of creative landscape architecture in the UK and internationally. Your role will see you manage a growing team of talented landscape architects and designers across a series of projects, typologies, locations and scales. You will operate as the key client contact for the team, helping to drive new business and client relationships. Along with being an important member of the company’s management and group, helping to set the agenda and benchmarks from design to delivery.

You will need to have assembled a ‘portfolio of global modern landscape excellence’ demonstrating a knowledge and experience of industry leading projects. Sector experience would ideally include design work in Urban planning, mixed use, civic and hospitality as examples. The role will require travel to predominantly service and build client relationships across the region. The remuneration package is strong and aligned with the role of a senior practice leader. You will be welcomed into a positive culture that champions team building in a friendly and outgoing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead high-profile projects spanning all Work stages
• Develop innovative design solutions and ensure technical coordination
• Efficiently manage projects to ensure profitability and mitigate commercial risks
• Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities

Key Requirements:

• Strong creative design leadership and experience in Landscape design
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Proficiency in communication, presentation
• Sound understanding of construction and building legislation
• Track record in business development and client relationship management

Benefits include:

• Flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week
• Professional membership coverage (ARB + RIBA)
• Access to private medical insurance

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply today!