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Overview
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role… We are seeking suitably qualified Assistant 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.
* Supporting delivery of specific tasks within projects.
* Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
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o Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
o Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
o Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
o Preliminary/sketch and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applications
o Tender and construction packages, construction/post-construction inspections
* Support the continued development of our relationships with internal and external clients.
* Client facing role, involving design advice, attending 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;
* Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments;
* Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
* Experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase desirable.
* Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite
* Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance with hybrid working policy and flexibility to work from home two days a week.
* Opportunity to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging with varied backgrounds and experiences; employee resource groups; culture of inclusion.
* Health & Wellbeing including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support.
* Flex your time through options like WSP My Hour and flexible working arrangements.
* Your development through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP: Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
With us, you can. Apply today.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Professional Services
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a diverse global team focused on creating positive, long-lasting impacts in communities through innovation, integrity and inclusion.
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