Associate Director Landscape Architect – Manchester
Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy with a well‑established landscape team, is looking to appoint a senior Associate Director Landscape Architect to support the continued growth of its Manchester studio. This is a senior position within a collaborative environment working across a wide variety of projects throughout the UK. The role suits an individual who enjoys balancing project leadership, client engagement and team development while remaining involved in the creative and technical side of landscape architecture.
The team works on a broad range of schemes including regeneration, public realm, strategic development, infrastructure and landscape planning projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading projects from early concept through to delivery, working closely with planners, environmental specialists, engineers and urban designers as part of larger multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
* Leading landscape architecture and landscape planning projects across multiple sectors.
* Managing project programmes, resources and client relationships.
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
* Leading meetings, workshops and stakeholder discussions.
* Supporting business development activity and helping secure new work.
* Contributing to project strategy, technical delivery and quality assurance.
Requirements
* Chartered landscape architecture experience at senior or associate level.
* Strong background leading projects within the UK market.
* Experience across planning, design and delivery stages.
* Confidence working within multidisciplinary project teams.
* Strong communication and client management skills.
* Experience with industry standard design and technical software.
Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Competitive salary and annual reviews.
* Private medical cover.
* Life assurance and income protection.
* Enhanced pension scheme.
* Annual bonus opportunities.
* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave.
* Professional membership support and paid subscriptions.
* Structured career progression and leadership development programmes.
* Access to nationally significant and high profile projects.
* Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
* Paid volunteering and community engagement opportunities.
* Inclusive multidisciplinary working environment.
* Training and mentoring support across all levels.
* Cycle to work and lifestyle benefits schemes.
* Opportunity to work within an internationally recognised consultancy with long term career prospects.
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