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Senior Landscape Architect

Egis

London

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GBP 40,000 - 55,000

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Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to contribute to innovative projects in transport and urban design. Located in London with responsibilities extending to the Birmingham office, this role focuses on delivering high-quality landscape solutions that enhance urban environments while promoting sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension contribution of 5% of salary

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 arrangements

Qualifications

Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
Delivering landscape and urban design projects.
Managing soft and hard landscape design during construction.

Responsibilities

Supporting delivery of landscape-specific tasks within projects.
Preparing construction drawings and schedules for planning applications.
Evaluating existing site conditions for project feasibility.

Skills

Landscape and visual assessment

Environmental principles understanding

Technical information preparation

Client-facing design advice

Hand drawing and presentation skills

Site analysis skills

Education

BA and Master's in Landscape Architecture with Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Tools

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

3D modelling software (Revit/Rhino/SketchUp)

GIS

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Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

About The Role And Project.

The Midland Metro Alliance is expanding the West Midlands tram network to improve connectivity, support economic growth, and provide more sustainable transport options. Key projects include the Birmingham Eastside and Westside extensions, and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension.

EGIS leads the Designer JV of the Alliance and is working in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver a groundbreaking mass transit system that catalyses sustainable growth and regeneration in the West Midlands. Our scope includes Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design, Systems and sub-systems Integration, Engineering construction support, Safety Verification and Testing and Commissioning.

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join this project. You will be based in the London Office with travel to the Birmingham Office 1 to 2 days per week.

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 and Master'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
27 days 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

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