Overview
Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Manchester. We are seeking suitably qualified professionals to join the Manchester Landscape & Urban Design team within WSP.
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.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* 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 production of information for planning and construction.
* 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 you will do
* Lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments as a Landscape Planner.
* Lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment as a Landscape Architect.
* Support the continued development of relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
* Prepare 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.
* Join internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.
Benefits and environment
We are a close-knit team with offices across the UK and Ireland. Our work includes world-leading engineering and professional services with a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. We offer work-life balance with hybrid working, flexibility to work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK. Our Thrive wellbeing programme, Virtual GP service, gym benefits, menopause support, and flexible working options are part of our commitment to your health and development. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and time banking options.
About us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team delivering positive, long-lasting impacts for communities. Our 72,800 colleagues are united by a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion, with over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland.
Inclusivity and belonging are central to our approach. We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and strive to enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We have employee resource groups to promote a culture of inclusivity.
EEO statement: 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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and invite workplace adjustments if needed.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales | Industries: Professional Services
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