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LOCATION: SOUTH WEST LONDON
Our client is seeking a motivated and creative Landscape Architect with ideally three years of experience to join their flourishing team. You will work on a variety of exciting projects, taking them from concept design through to onsite implementation. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and contribute to projects that have a global impact.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Planning:Lead and contribute to a variety of projects, including private residences, commercial developments, and resorts, from concept design through to completion.
Visuals & Presentations:Prepare high-quality 3D visuals using SketchUp and Lumion, as well as detailed design drawings and planting plans for planning, tender, and construction stages.
Project Management:Independently produce drawing packages, manage projects, and ensure timely completion, with guidance from senior Landscape Architects.
Client & Stakeholder Interaction:Attend design meetings, key presentations, and site visits; communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, ensuring all expectations are met.
Plant & Material Selection:Recommend, select, approve, and inspect plant materials and landscape treatments, ensuring they meet the companies high standards.
Problem Solving:Proactively resolve any project-related issues and seek assistance from senior team members when required.
Quality Assurance:Ensure all work adheres to the scope of services and fee proposals and supervise landscape installations in coordination with the construction department or external contractors.
Requirements
Essential Skills:
- Strong interest and proven skills in landscape design and project management.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Keyscape, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent design and technical skills, with the ability to develop and communicate design ideas from early concepts through to technical stages.
- Ability to manage complex projects and work seamlessly within larger teams.
- Solid practice experience with a proactive approach, taking pride in delivering high quality work.
- Strong communication and management skills, with excellent spoken and written English.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard.
- A shared ethos of producing beautiful, thoughtful work for discerning clients.
Desirable Skills:
- Thorough understanding of the deliverables required at each work stage.
- Growing knowledge of construction detailing and on site experience.
- Sound knowledge of plants, plant selection, and their appropriate use in various landscapes.
- Familiarity with Building Control regulations as they apply to Landscape Architecture.
- Understanding of the UK planning system and experience in producing planning applications.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and the ability to assist in administrative duties.
- Proven ability to deal with clients and contractors courteously and professionally.
Project Management:
- Manage and set tasks for junior colleagues, monitoring progress and providing guidance as needed.
- Ensure clarity on tasks, deadlines, and project objectives, and complete work to the required standard.
- Submit completed work in advance of deadlines to allow for review and feedback from project leads.
- Track hours spent on tasks and projects, working efficiently to meet time and budget targets.
Professional Qualifications
- Degree in Landscape Architecture or Garden Design.
- Enrolled on the Pathway to Chartership (P2C) or independently studying the syllabus.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Discretionary Annual profitability bonus
- Company sick pay
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee e learning platform
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Quarterly social events
Salary
32,000 to 37,000 per annum
