Assistant Landscape Architect

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Landscape Architect to join our Landscape, Architecture and Masterplanning team in Birmingham city centre. Our work includes a diverse and expanding portfolio of public realm and environmental focussed schemes, including high profile private and public-sector city, development and infrastructure projects across the country.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment, this role would suit those with a Masters/Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture or equivalent experience, interested in supporting design and assessment project delivery from masterplanning and feasibility, through to concept design, detailed design and construction.

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of AutoCAD and graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) complemented by good hand drawing and word processing skills. Experience in 3D software packages as well as GIS and BIM compliant packages would be an advantage.

Demonstrating a commitment to the Landscape Institute’s Pathway to Chartership will be encouraged and a full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking site analysis and survey to advise on constraints and opportunities
• Preparing scaled drawings and drafting reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Preparing specifications for design and construction for hard and soft landscape
• Checking own work for quality and accuracy
• Liaising with client and other professionals to establish landscape requirements
• Delivering agreed tasks to time and budget
• Presenting technical work at meetings

Additional Information Required: 
Please ensure that you provide either a link to your online portfolio or attach a portfolio of your work as part of your application submission in PDF format (size <10mb)

Training & Benefits
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package with training opportunities, experienced Pathway to Chartership mentors and career development opportunities that include technical, project and business management skills with one of the UK’s leading design consultancies.

 

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.

 

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.