Location
Birmingham, Shrewsbury or Nottingham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking suitably qualified Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architects & Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join our Birmingham, Shrewsbury or Nottingham Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices across the UK and Ireland. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision. As part of the UK and Ireland Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and Ireland, becoming an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.

As a Landscape Planner, you would lead, author and co-ordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments. In a Landscape Architect role, you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed-use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.

You will support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in both public and private sectors, prepare bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects, lead, manage and delegate project work to junior team members. This is a client-facing role involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events. You will also join internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

Experience
- Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
- Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments
- Proven success delivering landscape and urban design projects from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including production of information for planning and construction
- Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite

About you
- Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
- Integrity, professionalism, creativity and vision
- Ability to lead, manage and collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills to lead workshops and stakeholder events

Qualifications
- Degree and postgraduate qualifications as above
- Relevant professional accreditation or eligibility preferred