Landscape Architect

at  Wardell Armstrong

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its “One Team” of talented consultants. In doing so, its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in “Making Sustainability Happen”.
WA’s landscape team joins a growing team of over 100 landscape architects within SLR (including OPEN who joined SLR in 2022).

THE OPPORTUNITY:

In response to a growing portfolio of exciting new projects we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior to Principal Grade Landscape Architect (approx. 4-8 years’ experience) to join our creative Landscape Design team in Edinburgh.
Our ideal candidate will be ambitious, dynamic, engaging and an excellent communicator with hands-on experience of leading on the design and delivery of projects across all RIBA work stages.
We are looking for someone who can lead on design projects across a range of exciting sectors including education, masterplanning, healthcare, sport and leisure, residential, public realm, and some fantastic community initiatives. You will be responsible for the day to day running of your own projects with the support of an experienced team.
As part of a multi-disciplinary firm, there will also be opportunities to collaborate on projects with a range of specialists from within our environment and sustainability teams.
Our fast-growing Landscape Design team is passionate, friendly, and driven. We can offer excellent experience, project ownership and a genuine chance to thrive.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Passionate about Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
• Experience project managing Landscape design projects across a range of sectors
• Project management responsibilities including commercials, time, resourcing, and contracts
• Delegating tasks to a support team
• Ability to manage and mentor more junior members of the team
• A creative, problem-solving approach to design
• Technically competent throughout the design process from briefing to overseeing works on site
• Excellent graphic capabilities
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite to a high standard
• A high standard of written English and excellent presentation skills
• Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction

Please refer the Job description for details