Senior Landscape Architect

TN United Kingdom; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for passionate Landscape Architects to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance local communities and the environment. You will collaborate with diverse professionals, tackling challenges related to climate change and water management. With a commitment to sustainability, you will lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and compliance. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate consultancy experience in landscape architecture.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with teams on sustainable landscape solutions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Team management

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute

Tools

Design software for landscape proposals

Job description

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Do you have a passion for sustainable landscape solutions and are looking for a new challenge? Are you seeking to develop your career while making a difference to local communities and the environment?

JBA Consulting is an independent company that prioritizes sustainability in environmental and engineering services. Our growing Landscape and Arboriculture team is seeking enthusiastic Landscape Architects with demonstrable postgraduate consultancy experience. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of professionals, developing innovative solutions to enhance resilience against climate change effects.

Our projects primarily focus on the water environment, including management of coastal and fluvial erosion and flooding, utilizing nature-based solutions such as sustainable drainage, river restoration, and natural water management. We also work with teams delivering green and blue infrastructure, urban regeneration, residential development, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure projects.

Location

This position can be based in any of our offices located in Portsmouth, Newport (South Wales), Coleshill, Saltaire, Newcastle, or Edinburgh, depending on the candidate's location. JBA supports agile working arrangements to provide greater flexibility.

Qualifications and Experience

Key Competencies Required:

• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, including graphical communication
• Ability to lead projects from inception to completion
• Engagement with clients to understand requirements and develop project briefs collaboratively
• Leadership in meetings, effectively communicating technical and business issues
• Experience in leading small teams, planning approaches, and delivering outputs within scope and schedule
• Ability to work independently and in teams, reviewing work for standards compliance, and mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency in liaising with clients, stakeholders, and regulators via various communication channels
• Alignment with JBA’s goal to positively impact colleagues, clients, suppliers, and the communities we serve

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• A recognized degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent)
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or on the Pathway to Chartership (P2C)
• Full UK driving license
• A varied portfolio, preferably including water management schemes
• Experience in designing and implementing both hard and soft landscape works
• Knowledge of preparing materials for planning applications (outline, full, reserved matters)
• Proficiency with design software to communicate landscape proposals from concept to detailed design and construction
• Commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions
• Ability to organize, plan, and undertake site surveys, including risk assessments
• Experience in landscape planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is advantageous
• Interest in preparing tender submissions is a plus

Further Information

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Dulcie Lucas.

Note: JBA offers a comprehensive Graduate Scheme. Recent graduates interested in working with us should apply through that route.

Applications

Please send a completed JBA application form along with your current CV to the provided contact details.