Experienced/ Principal - Associate level Landscape Architect

Anderselite Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the landscape architecture field is seeking a Principal to Associate Level Landscape Architect. The role involves managing landscape planning projects, mentoring junior staff, and driving business development efforts. Candidates should have experience in producing design information and managing projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape planning projects.
• Ability to produce illustrative design information.
• Chartered landscape architect status.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape planning projects from start to finish.
• Provide mentoring and technical advice to junior staff.
• Prepare and manage fee proposals and business development.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Advice

Business Development

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Principal to Associate Level Landscape Architect Opportunity (Planning)
Duties and Responsibilities
• 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 e.g. 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.
• Maintain chartered status.
• Undertake site visits.

General Expectations
In addition to the specific requirements of your role listed above, you are also expected to:
• Carry out other activities as can be reasonably expected for the success of the company.
• Undertake at least 25 hours per year of continuous professional development.
• Assist with marketing exercises when required, such as providing content for the company website and social media channels.
• Complete work within given time frames.
• Complete weekly timesheets accurately.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts in a timely manner to achieve work objectives.
• Carry out general administration as required.
• Positively represent Rappor at all times.
• Comply with the company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Be flexible about job and task assignments.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Be open to constructive feedback.
• Be self-motivated and reliable.
• Share ideas for improvement.
Indicative Time Breakdown For Role
• 90% Technical
• 5% Business Development
• 5% Management