We are looking for an enthusiastic Associate Landscape Architect/ Landscape Planner to join our expanding team in Lockington (M1, J24 near East Midlands Airport). We are keen to hear from talented individuals who are keen to develop their career and help support the continued growth of the practice. The successful candidate would contribute to the delivery of projects across a wide variety of sectors and throughout the UK. We are looking for someone with a specialism in Landscape Planning, or with varied experience and keen to specialise in LVIA, TVIA, Green Belt Assessment, Landscape Strategies and suchlike.
You will be part of a long-established, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team of Landscape Architects, working closely with our Architects, Ecologists, and Arboriculturists. Our collaborative and joined-up approach consistently delivers design and environmental excellence for clients across many sectors.
This is an exciting time to join the friendly and supportive Lockington landscape team with opportunities to develop your career and contribute towards the continued success of the employee-owned business.
To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities and experience:
* A relevant postgraduate qualification, with 8 or more years professional experience.
* Be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
* Experience in LVIA and Landscape Planning.
* Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and GIS.
* Experience of landscape planning, particularly leading on landscape/townscape and visual impact assessments.
* Desirable experience – direct involvement with infrastructure projects, including NSIPs.
* Project management/leadership experience including preparation of bids, management of project finance and client relationships.
* A strong communicator with excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills.
* Ability to supervise and manage more junior staff, where they are supporting you to produce work.
* Ability to efficiently manage projects, prioritise and work on multiple projects and tasks effectively.
* UK driving licence with access to (or willingness to obtain) a private car for site visits.
SALARY
The salary range is £45k to £55k. Salary offered will be based on experience. Bonuses are paid in addition to this.
IF THIS ROLE DOESN’T QUITE SUIT…
If the specific role doesn’t quite suit then get in touch, as we are happy to be flexible. We are always keen to receive speculative applications - just drop us an email: mail@fpcr.co.uk
ABOUT FPCR
Established in 1957, FPCR are an award winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work. This is an exciting time to join our company as we very recently completed our transition to an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits for our employees.
BENEFITS
Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment and access a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, compressed working week, pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a health cash plan, salary sacrifice car scheme and bike-to-work scheme. We are an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits to our staff, and allowing us to pay a discretionary annual tax-free bonus. (For a full list of benefits, please see our Benefits Brochure ).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications is subject to change, depending on level of interest. If you are interested in a position with us, an early application is advised. These will be reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for a deadline.
DIRECT APPLICANT BONUS
Successful applicants who apply directly (not via a recruitment consultant) will be eligible for a bonus, which will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. More information available on request.
RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE
If you are interested in relocating for this role, you would be eligible for a relocation package, helping towards the cost of moving house. We can provide more information at interview.
INTERESTED? Please apply via our website https://www.fpcr.co.uk/careers... including a cover letter, portfolio and CV.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK.