Principal Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - North West and Midlands

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks Principal Landscape Architect and Landscape Planner to lead UK Landscape & Urban Design projects. You will oversee LVIA work, design across LI/RIBA stages, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a BIM Level 2 context.

You will develop bids, mentor junior staff, and foster client relationships across public and private sectors from offices around the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• 2: Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• 3: An established Landscape Planning track record delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• 4: An established Landscape Design track record delivering landscape and urban design projects.
• 5: Technical know-how and experience managing landscape design during construction.
• 6: Experience understanding client requirements and developing scope and fee proposals.
• 7: Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• As an integral part of the team, lead, author and coordinate LVIA/LVA work.
• Lead on design projects including urban realm and mixed-use developments across LI/RIBA stages in BIM Level 2 environments.
• Support continued development of relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Prepare bids from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead and delegate project work to junior team members.
• Engage in client-facing activities, providing design advice and running workshops.
• Participate in internal multi-disciplinary groups promoting innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK and abroad.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Planning

Client facing

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

BIM Level 2

Job description

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.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking suitably qualified Principal Landscape Architect and 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.
• 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.
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• 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.
• An established Landscape Planning track record delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments, and/or;
• An established Landscape Design track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects. This would include initial site analysis and design strategies through to concept and detailed design stages including the production of detailed plans, schedules and specifications.
• Technical know-how, and experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase.
• Experience of understanding client requirements and developing scope and fee proposals.
• 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?

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