Overview
Assistant Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Midlands at WSP in the UK & Ireland. We are seeking suitably qualified Assistant Landscape Architect & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.
Responsibilities
* Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
* Supporting delivery of specific tasks within projects.
* Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
o Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
o Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
o Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
o Preliminary/sketch and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applications
o Tender and construction packages, construction/post-construction inspections
* Support the continued development of our relationships with internal and external clients.
* Client facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events.
* Joining internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent;
* Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent;
* Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments;
* Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
* Experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase desirable.
* 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’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
* Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
* Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
* Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
* #WeAreWSP: Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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