Apply for the Senior Landscape Architect | Uwch Bensaer Tirwedd role at Transport for Wales
Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Who we’re looking for
* Degree or post-graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture/Design or associated discipline or equivalent experience.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver landscape/urban design projects in the public realm.
* Experience of using design software including digital graphics / drawing packages such as Adobe Creative Cloud and AutoCAD.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills suitable for technical and non-technical audiences.
Role responsibilities
The Senior Landscape Architect will be responsible for designing and delivering a range of landscape design and active travel infrastructure projects, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in order to enhance the daily experience of the public realm for people choosing to walk, wheel, and cycle on everyday trips in Wales.
* Creating and developing imaginative landscape design proposals by drafting concept and detailed designs that are responsive to the local landscape character and context with reference to relevant design guidance, legislation and frameworks to enable and inspire people to travel actively and sustainably.
* Develop and refine design proposals by engaging with local communities and collaborating with partners, and stakeholders to address diverse needs and aspirations whilst also meeting scheme objectives.
* Contribute to the development and refinement of policies and design guidance including planning policies and the Active Travel Act Guidance by gathering, sharing and applying best practice from projects across the TfW team and local authority partners to improve the quality, cost and experience of using active travel infrastructure in Wales.
* Promote and advocate for high quality landscape design by providing advice and guidance both internally and externally to create environments that inspire people to travel actively and sustainably.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role. Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and encourages them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills, offering learning opportunities.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design; Industries: Rail Transportation
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