Overview
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Landscape Architect to join Mace’s Responsible Business team in the UK and deliver client-facing consultancy services including the design, advisory, management and co-ordination of various climate change, sustainability and/or social value related activities on projects and/or programmes. The successful candidate will be working on a £2bn+ construction programme based in Reading area to deliver new manufacturing capability including multiple projects. The client’s ambition is to develop a best-in-class new sustainable facility, delivering maximum environmental and social benefits. Hybrid/remote working is supported with monthly travel to site and ad-hoc travel to other UK locations. Candidates must be a UK National and will need to progress through the security clearance process.
The project: We are a purpose-led organisation that places diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our Responsible Business practice group comprising 170+ people bring themselves to work each day to make a difference; to create a low carbon resilient world, shaping cities and building thriving communities, and helping our clients to realise their ambitions.
At Mace, our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The values are: Safety first; Client focus; Integrity; Create opportunity.
Responsibilities
* Lead the landscape design and assessment for key clients, including masterplan and public realm projects, through all LI/RIBA stages.
* Author landscape and visual impact assessments; prepare landscape strategies/plans/drawings and planting strategies.
* Undertake urban greening factor (UGF) calculations.
* Act as landscape architect technical advisor, reviewing consultant and contractor design proposals against client and planning requirements.
* Participate in workshops with design teams, promoting a landscape-led approach and nature-based solutions.
* Support ecologists with biodiversity net gain (BNG) delivery.
* Develop strong working relationships with internal architecture and urban design teams and external partners/sub-consultants.
* Collaborate with construction project teams to deliver best practice in protecting and enhancing the landscape; translate technical requirements for diverse stakeholders.
* Liaise with developers, local authorities, landowners, NGOs; contribute to work-winning through bids and client liaison; develop Mace’s nature-based solutions service offer.
* Manage junior team members and assist in building the nature-based solutions team, including mentoring toward chartership where required.
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
* Postgraduate Diploma/Master’s qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
* Chartered member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
* Excellent technical skills with proficiency in Autodesk, Bentley, Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS.
What you’ll Also Have
* Full UK Driving License.
* A confident professional with drive and ambition.
* Experience in multi-disciplinary planning and design.
* Excellent written communication with attention to detail.
* Established track record of delivering landscape and urban design projects from initial site analysis to detailed design and construction information.
* Experience with BNG and, if possible, UGF calculations.
* Experience as a Landscape Architect on building projects, masterplans and city centre public realm regeneration projects.
* Developing green infrastructure strategies and authoring Landscape and Visual Impact appraisals and assessments.
* Technical know-how and experience working with contractors and managing landscape design during construction.
* Ability to understand client requirements and develop scope and fee proposals; strong knowledge of the UK planning system as it relates to landscape architecture.
What We Offer
* Work-life balance.
* Competitive salary pending experience.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday through salary sacrifice.
* Option for hybrid working.
* Community incentives and volunteering opportunities.
* Continued growth and career progression including annual CPD and training budget.
* Company pension and sick pay.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Construction
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