Landscape Architect

Landscape Institute; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A Landscape Architect role with the Landscape Institute involves supporting the Parks and Greenspaces Development Team in preparing, designing, and delivering landscape projects. You will assist Senior Landscape Architects with design development and provide technical and office support.

You will manage projects, undertake site appraisals and prepare drawings, specs, and cost estimates. Strong design, graphic and communication skills are essential for presenting proposals to committees and

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture is required or equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma/MA accredited by the Landscape Institute.
• Strong design and technical skills essential for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned landscape projects with milestones and deadlines.
• Undertake site appraisals, surveys, and research to inform design development.
• Prepare landscape designs, technical drawings, specs, schedules and contract docs.
• Develop Health and Safety Plans per CDM Regulations.
• Deliver projects in line with client briefs, budgets and programme.
• Prepare cost estimates and contract documentation for minor works.

Skills

Creative design

Project management

Strong communication

Graphic design software

3D sketching

Numeracy

Written communication

Oral communication

Budgeting

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma/MA accredited by LI

Tools

3D design software

Job description

As a Landscape Architect working for the Council’s Parks and Greenspaces Development Team you will be responsible for preparing, designing, and implementing landscape projects. You will assist Senior Landscape Architects with project preparation and implementation and provide technical assistance and office support.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Manage assigned landscape projects and ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved.


• Undertake site appraisals, surveys, and research to inform design development.


• Prepare landscape designs, technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documentation.


• Develop Health and Safety Plans in accordance with CDM Regulations.


• Ensure projects are delivered in line with client briefs, budgets, and programme requirements.


• Prepare cost estimates and contract documentation for minor works projects.


• Obtain quotations and undertake financial and arithmetic checks relating to contracts, invoices, and accounts.


• Administer and supervise contracts during the construction phase.


• Produce written reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation.


• Present landscape proposals and reports to Ward Committees, stakeholders, and public forums.


• Provide technical support and assistance to Senior Landscape Architects and the wider Parks and Greenspaces Development Team

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who combines creative design skills with strong technical knowledge and project management capability. You must hold a Degree in Landscape Architecture or an associated academic discipline as well as a Postgraduate Diploma, MA Degree, or equivalent qualification accredited by the Landscape Institute.

You must be pro-active and be able to manage your workload independently as well as also having

• Experience of working within a landscape design office.


• Experience of both hard and soft landscape design.


• Experience of working to project deadlines and agreed fee budgets.


• Strong design, graphic, written, oral, and numeracy skills.


• Ability to manage and deliver small to medium-sized projects.


• Familiarity with graphic design and presentation software packages with the ability to prepare 3D sketches and presentation materials.


• Strong communication skills with the confidence to present proposals to a range of audiences.

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