Senior Landscape Architect

Egis Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is looking for a Landscape Architect in Birmingham to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have experience in landscape and urban design, delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. Responsibilities include assessing sites, preparing design documentation, and engaging with clients. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension contribution of 5%

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Tailored career path with structured training

Mentoring from senior staff

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals.
• Experience in urban design projects desirable.
• Managing landscape design during construction phase.

Responsibilities

• Deliver landscape-specific tasks within projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing site conditions including drainage.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Client-facing role

High-quality work production

Excellent hand drawing skills

Site Analysis

Education

BA and Master's in Landscape architecture

Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Tools

Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

AutoCAD

3D modelling in Revit / Rhino / Sketch Up

GIS

Job description

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• UK or international Light Rail Masterplanning and design standards
• Transport Masterplanning,
• Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
• Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
• Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
• Environmental principles understanding

Skills:

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and innovative team.
• Supporting the delivery of landscape-specific tasks within projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
• Preliminary/sketch and detailed design to construction drawings, including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specifications to support planning applications
• Support the continued development of our relationships with internal and external clients.
• Client-facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.

• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments;
• Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
• Experience of managing landscape(soft and hard) design during the construction phase desirable, material selection and sustainability considerations
• Excellent technical skills (understanding local context, standards and policies and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite
• Producing high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets.
• Excellent hand drawing and presentation skills
• Site Analysis: Evaluate existing site conditions, including interface with soil, drainage, and existing vegetation

Job Description

Professional Experience:

• UK or international Light Rail Masterplanning and design standards
• Transport Masterplanning,
• Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
• Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
• Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
• Environmental principles understanding

Skills:

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and innovative team.
• Supporting the delivery of landscape-specific tasks within projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
• Preliminary/sketch and detailed design to construction drawings, including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specifications to support planning applications
• Support the continued development of our relationships with internal and external clients.
• Client-facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.

• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments;
• Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
• Experience of managing landscape(soft and hard) design during the construction phase desirable, material selection and sustainability considerations
• Excellent technical skills (understanding local context, standards and policies and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite
• Producing high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets.
• Excellent hand drawing and presentation skills
• Site Analysis: Evaluate existing site conditions, including interface with soil, drainage, and existing vegetation

Qualifications

• BA andMaster's in Landscape architecture with Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Software skills:

• Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, 3d modelling in Revit / Rhino / Sketch up, and GIS

Additional Information

You must have the right to work in the UK

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan
• 27days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Tailored career path with structured training
• Mentoring from senior staff
• Hybrid working

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.