Senior Landscape Architect & Associate Director - Ireland

Waterjobsuk; Cork, Dublin, Carlow; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk invites an experienced Associate Director / Principal Landscape Architect to lead and expand its Landscape Design and Habitat Creation service in Ireland. You will steer complex projects across infrastructure, renewables, transport and urban regeneration, while building client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and collaborate with engineers, architects and planners to deliver high-quality landscape outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (accredited).
• Full membership and Chartered status with MILI or equivalent.
• 5–10 years post-qualification experience with delivery & BD.
• Experience managing portfolios with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction, materials & detailing.
• Ability to develop business strategies and drive growth.
• Experience in resource management and team development.
• Excellent design capability and creativity.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp; BIM/Revit and GIS advantageous.
• Experience in LVIA and environmental assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex landscape projects from concept to construction.
• Oversee landscape designs, plans, specifications and drawings.
• Lead business development, bids and tender submissions.
• Prepare LVIA, landscape character assessments, and strategic appraisals.
• Provide landscape planning advice across infrastructure, energy and urban projects.
• Present proposals to clients and lead workshops/public consultations.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and planners.
• Manage budgets, resources, programmes and commercials.
• Recruit, mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Landscape design

Business development

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship building

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered with MILI or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

GIS

Microsoft Office

BIM/Revit

Job description

Waterjobsuk invites an experienced Associate Director / Principal Landscape Architect to lead and expand its Landscape Design and Habitat Creation service in Ireland. You will steer complex projects across infrastructure, renewables, transport and urban regeneration, while building client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and collaborate with engineers, architects and planners to deliver high-quality landscape outcomes.