Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Expression of Interest (All Grades) - UK

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm in the UK seeks a Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner to join its vibrant UK team. The successful candidate will oversee Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and lead on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering impactful designs from conception through to execution. This role includes extensive client interaction and project management responsibilities while promoting innovation and collaboration. Offered benefits include hybrid working options, professional development opportunities, and support for health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognized equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma/Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognized equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects.

Responsibilities

• Landscape lead on multi-disciplinary projects including urban realm and mixed-use developments.
• Managing and delegating project work to junior team members.
• Client facing role, involving design advice and stakeholder events.
• Preparing bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments

Technical skills in Autodesk and Adobe Creative Suite

Fluent spoken English

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Autodesk

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our industry leading Earth and Environment business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/environment

Role and Responsibilities

A Little More About Your Role… We are seeking suitably qualified Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.


• Landscape lead undertaking Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.


• Landscape design lead on multi-disciplinary projects including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.


• Support the continued development of relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.


• Support preparation of bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.


• Managing and delegation of project work to junior members of the team.


• Client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.


• Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation and excellence.


• As a Landscape Planner you would lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.


• In a Landscape Architect role you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.


• Preparation of bids, from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.


• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.


• Client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.


• Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.


• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.


• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.


• Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of information for planning and construction.


• Technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.


• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in It For You?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.


• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.


• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.


• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#We AreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.