Brookwood are partnered with a global design studio based in Central London, they are looking for a passionate Senior Associate Director of Landscape Architecture. They specialise in masterplans from medium and large-scale projects in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate for this position will have high skills at developing, managing, and coordinating large-scale projects. If you strive for career progression and a healthy work life balance, then this studio is perfect for you!
As a Senior Associate Director, Landscape Architecture, you will:
Project Management
* Hold accountability for the successful delivery of multiple projects that meet high-quality standards.
* May act as an established expert, or demonstrate increasing specialization in a particular design and/or technical area.
* Ensure oversight of the entire project process, maintaining involvement throughout.
* Proactively manage existing client relationships and ensure that opportunities for repeat work are maximised.
Leadership
* Role model and foster a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
* Work with HR business partners to build and foster strong teams, leading, guiding and providing training to juniors to support their professional and creative development.
* Initiate studio or group activities, lead brainstorming sessions and manage conflicts effectively.
Client Relationships
* Operate as the primary point of contact for clients, making significant contributions during client meetings and presentations.
* Develop new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications.
* Lead the preparation of fee bids, and undertake fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects.
Budget Control
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensure project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.
What we are looking for
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* Proven experience of successfully leading and managing teams across multiple large-scale projects
* Proactive approach to client management, with a proven track record of engaging potential clients and partners, and winning new work
* Commercially astute, demonstrated through effective decision-making, project resourcing and winning of profitable work
* Strong organisational and people management skills, encouraging collaboration and innovation within their teams to maximise performance
* Proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline
* Degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level
* CMLI or Professional registration equivalent preferred
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Three days in the studio and two working from home
* Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
* A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
If you are interested in this role, please send me your CV and Portfolio to my email, kerry@brookwoodselection.com