Consultant/Senior Landscape Architect

Cambridge

£35-45k DOE

Working with one of the fastest growing multi-disciplinary consultancies in the United Kingdom with skill sets across Planning, Architecture, Archaeology and Heritage, Master planning, Urban Design and Arboriculture and Ecology, we have a need for a Consultant or Senior Landscape Architect.

As background, the team currently sits with 2-3 AD's and are further developing a structure that has landscape professionals at other levels as well as a dedicated CAD resource offering support across the team. This role can be at either Consultant or Senior level and if consultant we would look for a good 2-3 years' experience looking for the opportunity to progress and take on some interface management in the team. Or if Senior, we would see this as someone who is relatively new to Senior level seeking to bed themselves in with some team management and directly supporting the AD's above them. 

As a Consultant/Senior Landscape Architect, you will have the responsibility to take a lead on a range of types and sizes of projects, including strategic planning, major infrastructure, urban regeneration, and environmental enhancement schemes. Current projects range from developing the landscape evidence base for Local Plans including Landscape Sensitivity Studies and Green Infrastructure Strategies to project specific LVIAs and TVIAs, many of which are Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects focusing on renewable energy.

The Role (where applicable)

Undertake site survey work.
Produce and/or oversee the production of reports, drawings and other technical documentation using appropriate software, with the necessary level of detail as required at various stages of development from assessments and strategies to mitigation design.
Be client facing and respond to client requirements with the support of senior staff.
Clear communication, including the ability to contribute to conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
Have the technical ability, knowledge, and competence to provide guidance to teach and develop junior staff.
Ability to work collaboratively and iteratively within a multi-disciplinary design team.
Qualifications (where relevant)

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) with up to two years post Chartership experience. Candidates within the last quarter of Pathways to Chartership (P2C) will also be considered. Flexibility applies
Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK legal and planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
Technically competent in preparing LVIA/TVIA and appraisals and evidence-base documents to support development plans and policies in accordance with best practice.
An understanding of project management, including financial control and reporting and programme management and ability to manage own budgets.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software.
Experience of some or all of the following useful: ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civils 3D, Revit, LSS or ProjectWise.
Full UK driving licence.
Preferred Qualifications:

Landscape Institute accredited bachelor's degree, Diploma and/or master's degree.
Recently qualified CMLI or within the last quarter of P2C.
Remuneration

Competitive Salary
Growth Bonus Scheme
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service accrued Annual Leave)
Hybrid Flexible Working Environment
Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Scheme
Death in Service cover
BUPA Cash Plan
Free parking
Plus much more