Overview
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At Arup, we plan, design and deliver ground‑breaking and iconic projects through our work in infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services. We offer a broad range of professional services that make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work.
The Opportunity
Our award‑winning landscape architecture practice is growing. Teams are linked through a global network. In the UK we have offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, Winchester/Southampton and we work with international offices in Brisbane, Hong Kong, New York and Sydney. The team includes landscape designers and planners working on landscape assessment and strategy, LVIA, green infrastructure strategies, concept design, master‑planning, detailed design, landscape management, visualisations and 3‑D modelling. We collaborate with other Arup disciplines including urban design, ecology, town planning, digital technology, engineering, cost consulting and project management.
We have a diverse workload of high‑profile projects across the UK and internationally, ranging from environmental infrastructure design, major transportation projects to restoration, town‑centre regeneration, streetscape design and green buildings.
Further information and examples of our work:
https://www.arup.com/expertise/services/planning/landscape-architecture
https://www.arup.com/expertise/services/planning/masterplanning
https://www.arup.com/expertise/industry/cities
Is this role for you?
We’re looking for an Associate to join our team in our new, ground‑breaking offices in central Birmingham, built for hybrid working. You will lead on projects, collaborating with an unrivalled community of experts, who will support and nurture your growth. This role will require you to lead on business development activities for landscape planning across the region and support the professional development of others. A key focus will be on leading and writing LVIAs, including supporting Development Consent Orders for major projects, ensuring good design is embedded from the outset.
Requirements and Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications, attributes and skills, and an exceptional report‑writing ability.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* Experience and knowledge of the Energy Sector and large‑scale linear infrastructure projects.
* A degree‑level qualification in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management.
* CMLI accreditation with good knowledge of professional ethics and the ethical framework.
* A very good understanding of the UK planning system and how our work relates to it.
* Demonstrable professional experience of landscape architecture (typically 10+ years), particularly working in multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Strong team leadership, collaboration and project and commercial management skills and experience.
* Confident and articulate written communication.
* Strong track record in building relationships with clients.
* Experience of and interest in stakeholder engagement.
* Experience of managing projects and fee budgets, or a desire to develop the necessary skills.
* A strong working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS/Pro, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
* Focus on detail delivery and strong report‑writing skills are essential.
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
* Specific sector experience in areas such as water, transport, commercial development, urban regeneration, residential, education, health, historic buildings and landscape planning strategic policy.
* Public inquiry experience.
What We Offer You
At Arup we care about each member’s success. We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member and offers a career where all can belong, grow and thrive. In addition to competitive pay, we offer health and wellbeing benefits, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to make an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us freedom to set our own direction. Profit share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Other benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. Flexible benefits help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and find the best solutions for you and your family.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and family status. We create an environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Guided by our values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create equitable spaces and systems, fostering belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support a culture of inclusion across race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ and disability.
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/.
Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited introductions from agencies not on the list.
We may close the role earlier than advertised, so please apply early.
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