Location
Birmingham

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 Principal 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, 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 relationships with existing and new clients in both public and private sectors, prepare bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects, and 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.

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.
- Established track record in Landscape Planning delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments, and/or Landscape Design delivering landscape and urban design projects.
- Experience covering initial site analysis and design strategies through to concept and detailed design stages including production of detailed plans, schedules and specifications.
- Technical know-how and experience managing landscape design during the construction phase.
- Experience understanding client requirements and developing scope and fee proposals.
- Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

About you
Professional, creative and visionary with integrity. Motivated to work collaboratively within a diverse team and across disciplines. Client-focused with strong leadership and communication skills. Enthusiastic about innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

Qualifications
Degree and postgraduate qualifications in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalents as detailed above.