Senior Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner - Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter

WSP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner to join their Landscape & Urban Design team. The role involves leading landscape and visual impact assessments, managing project work, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Landscape Architecture and strong technical skills in Autodesk and Adobe Creative Suite. Join a collaborative team committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals.
• Excellent technical skills in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Client facing role involving design advice and stakeholder events.
• Manage project work and relationships with clients.

Skills

Landscape design

Client communication

BIM proficiency

Project management

Technical software skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

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.

Role and responsibilities

A little more about your role…

We are seeking suitably qualified Senior Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join our Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter 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.
• Landscape lead undertaking Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Landscape design lead on multi-disciplinary 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 relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Support preparation of bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Managing and delegation of 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 and excellence.
• 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.

Qualifications and what we are looking for

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of information for planning and construction.
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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