Location
Manchester

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 Landscape Architects and Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices across the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision. As part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.

You will be an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team, independently managing smaller projects and supporting delivery of specific tasks within larger projects. Responsibilities include preparing technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects such as strategic and feasibility/concept studies; Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects; Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA); preliminary/sketch and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard and soft construction detailing, schedules and specifications to support planning applications; tender and construction packages; and construction/post-construction inspections.

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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

Experience
- Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma or Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
- Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments
- Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable
- Experience managing landscape design during the construction phase desirable
- 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 work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills

Qualifications
- Degree and postgraduate qualifications as above
- Relevant professional accreditation or eligibility to pursue accreditation is advantageous