Assistant Landscape Architect
Via East Midlands are currently seeking an Assistant Landscape Architect to join our Environmental Consultancy team based out of our Trent Bridge House Office in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Who we are?
At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we’re excited to share this journey with you! If you’re looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!
As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.
Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions—we’re shaping the future of Nottinghamshire’s highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.
Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.
What you’ll do:
* Assist with the design, management and delivery of landscape design, urban design and environmental improvement projects to achieve quality, programme and financial targets.
* Assist in the provision of specialist landscape design and technical support to colleagues in the delivery of projects.
* Support the undertaking of technical reports including feasibility studies on behalf of clients to inform project development.
* Assist colleagues with the delivery and evaluation of Landscape & Visual Impact and Landscape Character Assessments as part of planning process, to achieve compliance with legislation and national/local policies.
* Assist with the production of a range of environmental assessments such as Environmental Impact Assessments, to support the development and delivery of large scale and complex projects for clients.
* Provide specialist IT support to colleagues to support delivery of projects, including a working knowledge of AutoCad /GIS software packages and Visualisation software packages.
* Assist in consultation, communication and liaison with clients and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including members of the public and elected Members to facilitate project delivery and maintain a positive company reputation.
What we’re seeking:
* Relevant degree and registration as graduate member of the Landscape Institute or equivalent experience sufficient for registration.
* Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support landscape, planning, design and management activities including working knowledge of current CAD, GIS and visualisation software packages.
* Awareness of design standards and sustainability principles appropriate to landscape design, environmental improvement schemes and land management plans.
* Awareness of procurement practices used in design and construction.
* Awareness of health and safety, technical, planning and other legislation and good practice appropriate to hard/soft landscape projects and landscape planning.
* Ability to provide technical support to complex and/or significantly scaled landscape projects.
* Proven ability to write technical reports to a high standard.
What can we offer?
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid Working
* Employee discounts and benefits
* Additional leave
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