Senior Landscape Architect
Summary
A specialist ecology consultancy provider, Operating UK wide with specialisms in ecology, arboriculture, landscape, archaeology and contracting, are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Landscape Architect to join their growing team, based at either Radbourne near Derby or Milton Keynes.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and fast paced business which is expanding. We are on the lookout for individuals who are self-motivated team players, but who are happy to work independently.
As a Senior Landscape Architect you will play a key role in the leadership and delivery of complex, large-scale projects across a range of sectors including residential, mixed-use, public realm and infrastructure-led development.
The role will involve leading projects from initial concept and masterplanning through planning, detailed design and delivery, providing both creative direction and technical oversight. You will be responsible for managing project teams, coordinating with multi-disciplinary consultants, and acting as a key point of contact for clients and local authorities.
You will contribute to the strategic direction of projects, ensuring design quality, technical robustness and commercial awareness throughout. You will mentor and support junior staff, review outputs to maintain high standards, and help shape best practice within the studio.
The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, influence design outcomes, and play an active role in growing and strengthening the landscape team across the Derby and Milton Keynes offices.
Senior Landscape Architect Key Responsibilities
- Project lead on complex residential, commercial and public realm schemes
- Design leadership from concept, planning, detailed design to construction
- Production of LVIAs/TVIAs and associated figures
- Client, consultant and local authority liaison
- Mentoring and line management of junior staff
- Review of drawings, specifications (NBS Chorus), and reports
- Supporting fee proposals and programme management
- Site visits
Senior Landscape Architect Skills & experience
- Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)
- Strong design, technical and project management skills
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary projects
- Confident communicator with client-facing experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (SketchUp / GIS beneficial)
- Full, clean manual driving license
Salary: Circa £38,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience plus package.
If you would like more details or to apply for this role, send over your CV for a confidential chat.
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