Principal Landscape Architect

Via East Midlands; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Via East Midlands is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to enhance community design and infrastructure. This role involves managing project delivery and leading a team to achieve high standards in landscape and urban design. Contribute your expertise in a dynamic environment focused on making a real difference.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Employee discounts and benefits

Additional leave

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in landscape design at a principal level.
• Full UK Drivers Licence required.
• Ability to lead teams and manage project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Design and oversee landscape planning and urban design.
• Facilitate communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

ICT skills

Knowledge of design standards

Knowledge of procurement practices

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Education

Relevant degree

Chartership of the Landscape Institute

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Job description

Principal Landscape Architect

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to join our Environmental Management & Design team based at 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:

• Effectively manage the team to ensure successful delivery of the work programme, there by achieving client expectation, company business plan objectives and supporting company-wide design and build functions.
• Design and manage the delivery of projects across landscape design, urban design, and landscape planning functions.
• Manage the delivery of specialist technical expertise in delivery of landscape planning as part of planning process, to achieve compliance with legislation, national and local policies.
• Manage the provision of specialist landscape design input to colleagues, clients or third parties to support delivery of projects across the organisation or externally.
  Identify development and market opportunities to contribute to the growth of the team.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve their potential and deliver effective business resultsthat comply with internal and external standards of statutory responsibilities, duties, policies and procedures.
• Manage consultation, communication and liaison with clients and stakeholders including members of the public, elected Members and professional networks to facilitate project delivery.

What we’re seeking:

• Relevant degree and Chartership of the Landscape Institute combined with demonstrable experience / knowledge in a design consultancy commensurate with a principal level role.
• Ability to lead a team, make decisions and solve problems to meet team objectives and operational targets.
• Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support engineering design activities including working knowledge of current computer aided design and GIS software packages.
• Thorough working knowledge of design standards appropriate to landscape design and environmental improvement schemes.
• Thorough working knowledge of procurement practices used in design and construction, including forms of tender, conditions of contract and forms of partnership.
• Thorough working knowledge of health and safety, technical, planning and other legislation and good practice appropriate to hard/soft landscape projects and landscape planning.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.

What can we offer?

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

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now!

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