Senior or Principal Landscape Architect

FPCR Environment and Design Limited; Dorking; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning environment and design practice is seeking a Senior or Principal Landscape Architect based in Dorking. The successful candidate will have a relevant postgraduate qualification and at least 5 years of experience, demonstrating strong communication and design skills. This role offers competitive compensation of up to £45,000, along with various benefits including flexible working hours, pension contributions, and access to a health cash plan. Early applications are advised as roles will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Flexible working

Compressed working week

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Bike-to-work scheme

Discretionary annual tax-free bonus

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of professional experience.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Experience in LVIA and Landscape Planning.
• Experience in concept design and detailed landscape design.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued growth of the practice in landscape design.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise junior staff and prioritize multiple projects.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Experience in 2D and 3D CAD software

Strong communication skills

Ability to think creatively

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Vectorworks

LSS

Lumion

GIS

Job description

THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Landscape Architect to join our expanding team in Dorking.We are seeking talented individuals to help support the continued growth of the practice, working on a wide variety of projects involving strategic and detailed landscape design and implementation, masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessment and public realm design across the UK.

You will be part of a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team of Landscape Architects, working closely with our Architects, Ecologists, and Arboriculturists. Our collaborative and joined-up approach consistently delivers design and environmental excellence for clients across many sectors.

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities and experience :

• A relevant postgraduate qualification, with 5 or more years professional experience.
• Be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Experience of concept design and detailed landscape design. Experience of masterplanning would be advantageous.
• Experience in LVIA and Landscape Planning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Highly skilled in a range of 2D and 3D CAD software, and a willingness to learn. Vectorworks, LSS, Lumion and GIS experience would be desirable.
• Demonstrate the ability to think creatively to innovate and problem-solve collaboratively.
• A strong communicator with excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to supervise more junior staff, where they are supporting you to produce work.
• Ability to prioritise and work on multiple projects and tasks effectively.
• UK driving licence with access to (or willingness to obtain) a private car for site visits.

DIRECT APPLICANT BONUS

Successful applicants who apply directly (not via a recruitment consultant) will be eligible for a bonus, which will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. More information available on request.

SALARY

The salary range is up to £45,000. Salary offered will be based on experience. Bonuses are paid in addition to this.

BENEFITS

Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment and access a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, compressed working week, pension contributions, a health cash plan and bike-to-work scheme. We are an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits to our staff, and allowing us to pay a discretionary annual tax-free bonus. (For a full list of benefits, please request a copy of our Benefits Brochure).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is subject to change, depending on level of interest. If you are interested in a position with us, an early application is advised. These will be reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for the deadline.

ABOUT FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR are an award winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work. We have also recently become an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits for our employees.

INTERESTED? To apply please submit a cover letter, portfolio and CV.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK.