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WSP USA Senior Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner in United Kingdom
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We are seeking suitably qualified Senior Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.
Responsibilities:
Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
Landscape lead undertaking Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
Landscape design lead on multi-disciplinary projects including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
Support the continued development of relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
Support preparation of bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
Managing and delegation of project work to junior members of the team.
Client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation and excellence.
Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
As a Landscape Planner you would lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
In a Landscape Architect role you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
Preparation of bids, from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects.
Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
Client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership
Qualifications:
Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of information for planning and construction.
Ttechnical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.
Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.