Graduate / Consultant Landscape Architect

Nicholsons; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic graduate to join their Landscape Architecture team. This full-time role offers the chance to work on exciting projects across various sectors, from residential to commercial landscapes. You'll receive mentorship towards Chartership of the Landscape Institute while contributing to innovative designs that enhance both built and natural environments. Ideal candidates will possess strong design skills, a passion for sustainability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a creative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development Activities

Mentorship towards Chartership

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Looking for a graduate with a degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Must have design skills and be proficient in CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior landscape architects with project work and client meetings.
• Develop graphics and produce accurate CAD plans for designs.

Skills

Design Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Sustainability Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Diploma in Landscape Garden Design

Tools

CAD Software (Vectorworks)

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)

Microsoft 365

Sketchup

AutoCAD

Job description

Nicholsons' Landscape Architecture team is growing and we have an increasing number of schemes for prestigious clients across Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hampshire and North Wales. Our current landscape architecture portfolio covers a range of sectors and includes:

· Large scale mixed use master planning projects

· Residential projects

· Design code work

· Educational and R&D campus design

· Recreation and tourism design

· Commercial and industrial projects encompassing Green Infrastructure

We work with a range of top architectural and planning consultancies - our work range is both exciting and challenging with the end goal of implementation to achieve enhancement of the built environment and natural systems.

Click here to see what Landscape Design at Nicholsons looks like.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-driven graduate seeking to kick start a career in Landscape Architecture. As a graduate, there will be opportunities to support our team of industry professionals on a number of cross divisional projects. As part of the role, you will receive support and mentoring in working towards Chartership of the Landscape Institute (Pathway to Chartership). The role requires someone who is innovative, keen to contribute to a creative team, has good written and verbal communication skills and has a keen eye for quality.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting senior landscape architects in all aspects of project work
• Client meetings
• Developing graphics and visual material to support concept designs
  
• Producing accurate CAD plans and details for detailed design packages
• Preparing planting plans
• Attending client meetings during both concept and site stages
• Organising and contributing to Continuing Professional Development activities

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a team player who takes initiative
• Hold a bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture, a diploma in Landscape Garden Design, or a degree in a related subject
• Show evidence of design skills
• Competence in CAD & software packages (e.g. Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign), Microsoft 365)
• Have some knowledge of construction detailing for landscapes
• Have a passion for sustainability within design
• Be looking to acquire new skills
• Have a full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Competence in CAD software e.g. Sketchup, AutoCAD, 3dsMax, KeySCAPE, Rhino etc
• Good plant knowledge or experience working in horticulture
  
• Some experience working in a design studio (1-2 years)

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This position is a full-time role. Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm (40 hours per week). To ensure you can properly support the team, you will be required to work in the design office, in-person on all working days.

At Nicholsons, our commitment to delivering positive environmental change is woven into every aspect of our work, embodying our values of dedication, creativity, and passion for the planet.Clickhereto see how we are making a meaningful impact.