Senior Landscape Architect

Landscape Institute; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council, in its Parks and Greenspaces Team, seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead landscape projects from inception to completion in Birmingham. You will support the Principal Landscape Architect and head up design delivery, engaging with residents and stakeholders on regeneration initiatives.

The role requires chartered status with the Landscape Institute, strong CAD skills, and experience in contract management, CDM, and funding bids.

Qualifications

• Degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• At least 2 years’ post-chartership experience in a landscape design office.
• Strong project management and design skills, including proficiency in CAD and graphic software.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe and Microsoft packages.
• Experience in contract management, CDM regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
• A commitment to CPD and an understanding of BIM in multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from inception to final completion.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, health & safety plans (CDM), and Equality Assessments.
• Manage IT systems and CAD tools within the team.
• Write and present reports to senior stakeholders and council committees.
• Develop bids for external funding and contribute to Section 106 Agreements.
• Conduct site appraisals, prepare cost estimates, and oversee procurement and contract administration.
• Represent the team in multidisciplinary regeneration initiatives.
• Supervise junior staff and maintain quality assurance standards.

Skills

Project management

Landscape design

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Senior Landscape Architect working for the Council in the Parks and Greenspaces Team you will be responsible for designing and managing specified landscape and development projects. Supporting the Principal Landscape Architect in team oversight. Performing organisational tasks to assist the Head of Landscape and Development. Ensuring delivery of professional services to clients, local residents, and community stakeholders in Birmingham.

What you’ll do…

• Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from inception to final completion.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, health & safety plans (CDM), and Equality Assessments.
• Manage IT systems and CAD tools within the team.
• Write and present reports to senior stakeholders and council committees.
• Develop bids for external funding and contribute to Section 106 Agreements.
• Conduct site appraisals, prepare cost estimates, and oversee procurement and contract administration.
• Represent the team in multidisciplinary regeneration initiatives.
• Supervise junior staff and maintain quality assurance standards.

About You

You will be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with:

• A degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years’ post-chartership experience in a landscape design office.
• Strong project management and design skills, including proficiency in CAD and graphic software.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe and Microsoft packages
• Experience in contract management, CDM regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
• A commitment to CPD and an understanding of BIM in multidisciplinary projects.

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to prepare 3D sketches and presentation materials.
• Experience in developing external funding bids.
• Supervisory experience with junior staff.

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