Role – Senior Landscape Architect - Design, Planning & Client Engagement
Location – Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary – £40 - £55K DOE
Lead Careers are working with and award-winning landscape architecture consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne that have an opening for an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to the team. They work on a really interesting mix of projects across the UK, including public realm, regeneration, education, healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy schemes.
Their work combines creative landscape design with landscape planning, so there's plenty of variety and the opportunity to get involved in projects at different stages, from early concepts and feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.
They're also an employee-owned business, which means the team has a genuine say in how the company develops and can share in its success. It's a sociable, supportive studio where collaboration is encouraged, ideas are welcomed and people are given the opportunity to grow.
THE SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITCT ROLE
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Landscape Architect who enjoys the creative side of the profession but also likes getting out, meeting people and building relationships.
You'll be taking the lead on a variety of landscape projects, working closely with clients and other consultants to develop exciting, practical and sustainable design solutions.
What makes this role a little different is the opportunity to get involved in the wider development of the business. Alongside managing projects, you'll have the chance to build relationships with existing clients, meet new contacts and help identify future opportunities for the practice.
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading landscape design projects across public realm, regeneration, education, healthcare and renewable energy
- Working on landscape planning, feasibility studies and technical advisory commissions
- Incorporating sustainable drainage, biodiversity improvements and nature-based solutions into project designs
- Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants and project partners
- Getting involved in new business opportunities, proposals and marketing activities
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver creative and practical landscape schemes
- Supporting and mentoring junior landscape architects and sharing knowledge across the team
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS
- Ideally, you'll be a Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) with around 3 years or more of post-chartership experience
- Have a strong design background and the confidence to manage projects and communicate with clients
- You'll enjoy working with people, whether that's collaborating with other consultants, meeting existing clients or developing new professional relationships
- Strong landscape design, organisational and project management skills
- Experience working across a variety of sectors, ideally including public realm, regeneration, education or healthcare
- An understanding of landscape planning, LVIA, SuDS, BNG and sustainable design.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to represent the practice at meetings and industry events
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit
- A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
ON OFFER
- Salary - £40,000 to £55,000 DOE
- 33 days' holiday including bank holidays
- Flexible working and half-day Fridays
- Private healthcare including dental and optical cover
- Employer pension contributions
- Electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme
- Relocation assistance of up to 5% of salary for eligible candidates
- Funded training, CPD and professional development
- Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops and industry events
- Team visits to inspiring landscape projects across the UK and Europe
- Genuine opportunities to progress into leadership and business development roles
THE NEXT STEP
If you are interested in this Senior Landscape Architect role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.
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