Senior/Principal Chartered Landscape Architect

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Chartered Senior/Principal Landscape Architect in Birmingham. This role demands strong design capabilities and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects. Key responsibilities include leading design input, preparing bids, and advising clients.

The ideal candidate will have a landscape degree, extensive post-chartered experience, and solid project management skills. The position offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits that support health, wellbeing, and personal development.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute.
• Extensive experience in a landscape role, ideally in public and private sectors.
• Proven experience in managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design input to a variety of projects.
• Preparation of bids and work-winning activities.
• Mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

Design flair

Excellent written capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Project management

Experience in technical delivery

AutoCAD

Adobe software

BIM understanding

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant landscape degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe software

REVIT

Job description

Overview

The position requires a Chartered Senior/Principal Landscape Architect with an excellent track record in design. We are looking for people with a design flair and good written capabilities to support project delivery from feasibility through to construction. You will have a proactive can‑do attitude and demonstrate an innovative approach, have high quality presentation and communication skills, and confidence in undertaking site surveys, design and assessment and writing technical reports. We thrive on turning our hand to every part of our profession. We are looking for good interpersonal skills, fluency in English, and an ability to work in a stimulating multidisciplinary environment as part of an integrated team with an inquisitive approach to work.

Your role

• Design input to a range of projects, including education, public realm, parks & greenspace, active travel and design guidance.
• Preparation of bids and input into work‑winning activities.
• Provision of landscape advice to external and internal clients.
• An understanding of project management, including the financial management of projects.
• Resource allocation in liaison with the landscape senior leadership team.
• Mentoring of junior staff.

About You

• A relevant landscape degree; extensive experience post Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute, solid experience in a landscape role, ideally in both the public and private sectors.
• Experience in the management and delivery of multi‑disciplinary projects and experience in the Education sector preferable.
• Proven experience in technical delivery and overseeing projects on site (RIBA Stage 4 and 5).
• Excellent project management skills for multi‑disciplinary projects; proven ability to manage budgets.
• Consultancy experience is an advantage, as is a need to demonstrate commercial expertise.
• Competent in AutoCAD and Adobe software packages and experience of REVIT would be advantageous.
• Experience and an understanding of BIM and communication through hand drawing invaluable.
• Good communication skills, with ability to draft reports and develop design information to a high standard. Ability to work under pressure, and have proven success in meeting tight deadlines.
• Confident team worker, but able to work with limited supervision and commercial awareness and business development skills.
• The opportunity to work both locally and within our national business to win and deliver work.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional Information

Security clearance – This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.