Landscape Architect or Assistant - London or Bristol

AHR; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37 hours per week

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Support with career progression

Paid professional memberships

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

A leading architecture consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified Landscape Architect with a minimum of two years' experience in a UK-based role. The Landscape Architect will manage design projects through RIBA stages while interacting with project stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Landscape Architecture and chartered status, with strong skills in Revit and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years UK professional experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Management of projects from inception to completion.
• Good to excellent skills in Revit software.
• Proven skills of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion
• Good knowledge of plants and planting design
• Good to excellent Revit software skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in landscape design projects, providing technical support.
• Prepare Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments.
• Liaise with stakeholders and present project details.
• Appraise sites in terms of their opportunities, restrictions and risk
• Liaise, engage and present to project stakeholders including clients, contractors, planning departments and members of the public
• Assist with business development, bids and marketing
• Some financial management of projects
• Attend regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists
• Attend site regularly to monitor progress
• Co-ordinate with other consultants/specialists
• Troubleshoot any and all problems associated with the project to QA procedures
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal, written and drawn formats using appropriate media for different audiences both internally and externally

Skills

Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Chartered status CMLI

Proven project management skills

Good knowledge of plants and planting design

Revit software skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered status CMLI (LI Pathway to Chartership)

Tools

Revit

Job description

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.

Our people make us who we are - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas.

We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.

Due to our continued growth and expanding portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Architect to join our creative and friendly team. Our strong preference is for the role to be based in our Bristol office, though we will consider strong applicants to be based in our Bristol office.

The Role

This role is ideal for a full-time qualified Landscape Architect (minimum of 2 years UK professional experience). The Landscape Architect will be responsible for design through all RIBA Stages and potentially project management duties. The role involves working on a variety of projects across a wide range of sectors to create healthier, safer, and smarter environment.

Your Skills And Experience

• Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture preferably from a school accredited by the Landscape Institute or working towards this
• Chartered status CMLI having successfully completed the LI Pathway to Chartership (P2C)
• A minimum of two years' professional experience in a UK-based role following completion of university studies
• Proven skills of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion
• Good knowledge of plants and planting design
• Good to excellent Revit software skills

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in landscape design projects at various stages, providing technical support to colleagues in the delivery of small to large scale projects of varying complexity
• Assist in the preparation of Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Appraisals to support Planning Applications and Environmental Statements
• Prepare drawings and documents using a variety of software packages in Revit. You need to be experienced and utilise Revit as your software of choice
• Appraise sites in terms of their opportunities, restrictions and risk
• Liaise, engage and present to project stakeholders including clients, contractors, planning departments and members of the public
• Assist with business development, bids and marketing
• Some financial management of projects
• Attend regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists
• Attend site regularly to monitor progress
• Co-ordinate with other consultants/specialists
• Troubleshoot any and all problems associated with the project to QA procedures
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal, written and drawn formats using appropriate media for different audiences both internally and externally

What We Offer You

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.

This is a great opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team in a great studio close to transport links. You will be part of a design-led progressive practice.

How To Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link.

You will be asked to upload your CV and we would also be interested to see a copy of your portfolio as part of your application. When completing your application, please give specific details of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for.

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