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Landscape Architecture Consultant

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Sweco

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You need a Landscape Architecture degree, project delivery experience, strong collaboration skills, site survey expertise, proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe, and a full driving license.
  • You will lead and deliver projects, conduct landscape assessments, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project quality, budgets, and resources.

Requirements

  • Have a degree and/or post graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture
  • Have a successful and diverse record of project delivery in Landscape Architecture
  • Ideally be approaching or already be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
  • Be able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors and be capable of effective communication of your work and ideas.
  • Have the ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met and to effectively communicate progress to colleagues
  • Have a well-structured and proactive approach to work, in which you take pride, with experience of delivering high quality outputs across project stages on projects of varying size and complexity
  • Have extensive site survey experience and the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
  • Be proficient in applied use of current digital software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, and MS Office. Capability in the use of NBS, SketchUp and Revit would be an advantage
  • Have a full driving licence

Responsibilities

  • You will contribute to and sometimes lead the delivery of exciting projects, working flexibly across a range of sectors with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure, but also including commercial, educational, public realm and urban regeneration across the UK.
  • You will be working with multi-disciplinary design and EIA teams taking a variety of projects through the planning process from site feasibility studies, concept design and landscape impact assessments to detailed design and preparation of management plans. In doing so you will be working closely with engineers, ecologists, heritage consultants and visualisation specialists. The focus of your role will be landscape assessment and appraisal work.
  • You will demonstrate initiative in project development and coordination as well as helping to manage the client relationship in a professional manner. You will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of project QA, budgets and resources.
  • There will be opportunities to develop and nurture client relationships and bring work into the business. You will be encouraged to proactively develop your professional, technical and project management capabilities to build your role within the team and wider business.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Landscape Architecture Consultant.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have a degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture, and ideally be approaching or already a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.

What types of projects will I work on in this role?

You will work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors including energy and infrastructure, commercial, educational, public realm, and urban regeneration.

Is prior experience in project delivery important for this position?

Yes, a successful and diverse record of project delivery in Landscape Architecture is required.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, and MS Office is required, while capabilities in NBS, SketchUp, and Revit are considered advantageous.

Will I be working with other professionals?

Yes, you will be collaborating with engineers, ecologists, heritage consultants, and visualisation specialists as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

How does Sweco approach equality, diversity, and inclusion?

Sweco aims to promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity for everyone and strives to maintain a friendly and inclusive culture.

Are there opportunities for career progression within the company?

Yes, there are genuine opportunities for career progression within Sweco.

What type of work culture can I expect at Sweco?

You can expect a dynamic and collaborative team environment focused on transforming society through sustainable design.

How does Sweco support candidates with disabilities during the application process?

Sweco offers assistance and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities; candidates can contact HR for support with the application process.

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Sweco

Transforming society together

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 21,000 architects, engineers and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy, with sales of approximately SEK 24 billion (EUR 2.2 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.