Landscape Specialist: Highways & Nature-based Solutions

Kier Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Landscape Specialist to join the Environment and Sustainability Team. You will oversee landscape delivery on a high-profile highways project, including woodland planting, grassland creation, and innovative features such as green bridges and wildlife crossings.

Working with the Nature and Biodiversity Lead, you will expand landscape design and nature-based solutions across the UK, joining a team that values environmental principles, quality assurance,

Qualifications

• Holder of an environmental or landscape related degree or equivalent experience.
• Member of an environmental or landscape professional body such as ISEP, LI, or similar.
• Experienced in overseeing landscape delivery on large construction projects.
• Confident in communicating technical information clearly and concisely.
• Holder of a full driving licence and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the delivery of landscape designs ensuring adherence to specifications, drawings and landscape environmental management plans
• Conducting pre and post planting inspections, establishment reviews and quality assurance of plant materials and site conditions
• Leading and contributing to client, stakeholder and technical meetings
• Supporting the development of landscape design and nature-based solutions services across the business
• Promoting environmental principles, best practice and innovation whilst actively supporting health and safety in the workplace

Skills

Landscape delivery oversight

Communication skills

Driving licence & CSCS

Education

Environmental or landscape degree

Job description

Kier Group in Gloucestershire is seeking a Landscape Specialist to join the Environment and Sustainability Team. You will oversee landscape delivery on a high-profile highways project, including woodland planting, grassland creation, and innovative features such as green bridges and wildlife crossings.

Working with the Nature and Biodiversity Lead, you will expand landscape design and nature-based solutions across the UK, joining a team that values environmental principles, quality assurance,