Landscape Architect

Via East Midlands; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities within the

Job summary

Via East Midlands is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Environmental Consultancy team based at the Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham. You will design and manage landscape, urban design and environmental projects, providing specialist input across large-scale schemes.

The role involves delivering Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, and coordinating with internal and external delivery teams to meet regulatory and client

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and working towards Chartership of the Landscape Institute with post qualification experience / knowledge gained through practical experience in a design consultancy
• Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support landscape, planning, design and management activities including working knowledge of current CAD and GIS software packages
• Working knowledge of design standards and sustainability principles appropriate to landscape design, environmental improvement schemes and land management plans
• Working knowledge of procurement practices used in design and construction, including forms of tender, conditions of contract and forms of partnership.
• Experience of financial monitoring and control across a range of projects.
• Experience of all stages of project implementation from feasibility to construction on site and post construction activities including establishment maintenance and long-term management

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the delivery of landscape design, urban design and environmental improvement projects which may be complex and significant, to achieve quality, programme and financial targets.
• Provide specialist landscape design and technical input to clients to support delivery of complex and large-scale projects across the organisation or externally.
• Provide specialist expertise in delivery and evaluation of Landscape & Visual Impact and Landscape Character Assessments as part of planning process, to achieve compliance with legislation and national/local policies.
• Prepare and manage the production of a range of environmental assessments such as Environmental Impact Assessments, which may include the coordination of external and internal delivery teams to support the development and delivery of large scale and complex projects for internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with Via's Construction and Commercial Division to maintain workflow there by supporting achievement of company business plan objectives for productivity and profit across design and build functions.
• Manage consultation, communication and liaison with clients and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including members of the public and elected Members to facilitate project delivery and maintain a positive company reputation.

Skills

Landscape design

Client collaboration

Project lifecycle

Budgeting/financial monitoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered / working towards Chartered status (Landscape Institute)

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Landscape Architect

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Environmental Consultancy team based out of our Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Who we are?

At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we're excited to share this journey with you! If you're looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions we're shaping the future of Nottinghamshire's highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you’ll do:

• Design and manage the delivery of landscape design, urban design and environmental improvement projects which may be complex and significant, to achieve quality, programme and financial targets.
• Provide specialist landscape design and technical input to clients to support delivery of complex and large-scale projects across the organisation or externally.
• Provide specialist expertise in delivery and evaluation of Landscape & Visual Impact and Landscape Character Assessments as part of planning process, to achieve compliance with legislation and national/local policies.
• Prepare and manage the production of a range of environmental assessments such as Environmental Impact Assessments, which may include the coordination of external and internal delivery teams to support the development and delivery of large scale and complex projects for internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with Via's Construction and Commercial Division to maintain workflow there by supporting achievement of company business plan objectives for productivity and profit across design and build functions.
• Manage consultation, communication and liaison with clients and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including members of the public and elected Members to facilitate project delivery and maintain a positive company reputation.

What we’re seeking:

• Relevant degree and working towards Chartership of the Landscape Institute with post qualification experience / knowledge gained through practical experience in a design consultancy
• Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support landscape, planning, design and management activities including working knowledge of current CAD and GIS software packages
• Working knowledge of design standards and sustainability principles appropriate to landscape design, environmental improvement schemes and land management plans
• Working knowledge of procurement practices used in design and construction, including forms of tender, conditions of contract and forms of partnership.
• Experience of financial monitoring and control across a range of projects.
• Experience of all stages of project implementation from feasibility to construction on site and post construction activities including establishment maintenance and long-term management

What can we offer?

• Hybrid Working
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.