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Graduate Landscape Architect

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Gillespies

Apr 30

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • London

Requirements

  • A relevant degree and post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
  • Student licentiate member of LI (or equivalent) working towards
  • joining P2C.
  • 6 - 18 months of professional working experience in the sector.
  • Basic knowledge of the UK planning system, planning guidance and policy context and landscape planning processes.
  • Basic understanding of the technical standards and regulations pertinent to our industry.
  • Exposure to how a professional practice operates and an understanding of what it is to be a Landscape Architect.
  • Sound working knowledge of software packages related to design.
  • Sound-written, hand-drawn and verbal communication skills.
  • Essential skills:
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Resilient
  • Creative thinker
  • Problem solver
  • Interested in learning
  • Enthusiastic and driven
  • Passionate
  • Self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the preparation of presentation materials in a range of mediums.
  • Assist in the preparation of drawings/packages of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes.
  • Attend and assist in preparation for internal and external meetings.
  • Coordinate certain tasks or elements of a project.
  • Develop and prepare sketch work and illustrative materials.
  • Drafting of reports or sections within a report.
  • Proactive role in the maintenance of project files, printing, scanning drawings and preparing drawing issues.
  • Research project briefs, precedents, case studies, materials and construction products.
  • Support landscape assessment fieldwork and surveys & assist with landscape planning documents such as LVIA, TVIA, LVA, and landscape studies, including appendices.
  • Undertake design exercises and creative concept work.
  • Undertake drafting, setting up and amending drawings in accordance with CAD standards.

FAQs

What skills are required for the Graduate Landscape Architect position?

Strong graphic skills and direct design implementation experience are required for the Graduate Landscape Architect position.

What type of projects will the Graduate Landscape Architect be working on?

The Graduate Landscape Architect will have hands-on exposure to large-scale projects across the UK and Internationally.

Where is the studio located for this position?

The studio is located in London.

What level of experience is required for this position?

This position is suitable for recent Landscape Architecture graduates who are passionate about the profession and looking to grow their knowledge and skills.

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Gillespies

Helping clients & partners to deliver transformative landscape design, landscape planning, urban design and masterplans

Real Estate
Industry
51-200
Employees
1962
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gillespies helps clients lead the way in landscape and urban design, masterplanning and landscape planning. From our UK and international offices, our team of over 140 people work closely with our clients and partners to deliver responsibly designed, transformative and award-winning spaces that focus on creating well-being and sense of place. From the smallest community park or rooftop garden to an entire city-wide masterplan, we set out to create inspirational spaces with a purpose: to make people’s lives measurably better. This approach and the quality of our work wins multiple awards for our clients. But we believe that no matter how well-executed a design, strategy or plan is, the real measure of success is that the work becomes well-used, indeed loved, and stands the test of time. These are principles we have been using since 1962, and they have made us one of the most successful practices in our industry. Services: Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Landscape Planning (LVIA, EIA, DCO, Expert Witness, Development Planning) and Wayfinding and Signage. Sector Experience: Residential, Retail & Mixed-use, Hotels, Resorts & Tourism, Business & Science Parks, Leisure & Visitor Attractions, Energy, Environmental & Utilities, Sports facilities, Healthcare, Education, Transport & Infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Flexible and remote working arrangements for a better work-life balance

  • Paid professional memberships and ‘Pathway to Chartership’ support package

  • Perkbox membership with access to wellness hub

  • Employee Assistance Programme and much more!