Landscape Architect

Madisons Recruitment Ltd; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Landscape Architect located in Ottershaw. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience and will be responsible for overseeing substantial projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, and managing project budgets. The position offers a competitive salary and a friendly collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated, organized, and effective communicators.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly co-workers

Pension scheme

Collaborative working environment

Variety of interesting projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the UK.
• Chartered member status of the Landscape Institute (or near Chartered).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise projects.
• Support the project management team.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise

Communication

IT skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate/Master's degree

Tools

ArchiCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketchup

Lumion

Job description

Madisons Recruitment are recruiting for a Landscape Architect on a permanent basis located in Woodham, Addlestone. The annual salary for the role is £45k - £55k per annum.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and supervise Projects
• Support the project management team with technical expertise
• Carry out site visits, surveys, and inspections
• Utilize strong technical, drafting, and graphic skills
• Proven ability to run medium to large scale complex projects whilst producing high-quality results
• Work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary design teams both verbally and in writing

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years demonstrable relevant post-qualification experience and minimum of 3 years UK experience
• Rights to work in the UK
• Relevant Experience in the Civil Engineering and Construction industry
• A relevant degree in Landscape Architecture or other relevant Postgraduate/Master's degree
• Chartered member status of the Landscape Institute (or near Chartered)
• Extensive project delivery experience
• Strong IT skills, with experience of using all MS office applications and highly proficient in ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Lumion
• Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others
• Experience of successful detailed planning and delivery of high-quality projects
• Ability to effectively liaise with other professionals on the project
• Good understanding of building regulations and standards as applicable to landscape projects
• Ability to produce clear working drawings for construction, including sections and construction details
• Knowledge and understanding of landscape designations
• Full understanding of CDM regulations
• Liaise with other professionals on the project
• Prepare cost estimates and oversee the project budget
• Ability to see a project through from design to delivery
• Strong organisational skills
• Creative flair and problem-solving ability
• Good plant knowledge and planting design and maintenance would be an advantage
• Clean driving licence and own vehicle, for traveling for work a pool car will be accessible
• Candidates must live within 20 miles radius

The Ideal Candidate should be:

• Dynamic
• Good attention to detail
• Versatile
• Organised
• Self-motivated
• Methodical and thorough approach to work
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritizing
• Initiative
• Confident communicator
• Personable
• Team player
• Cool and calm under pressure

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Friendly co-workers
• Collaborative working environment
• Variety of interesting projects
• Pension scheme