Anderselite are currently working with an award winning leading UK-based design Practice, with global reach, whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating, and delivering excellence in all they do. Their diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with a belief that good design can positively transform people’s lives. The practice wide team of 80 Landscape Architects work throughout the UK and internationally and they believe that everyone deserves access to brilliant buildings, places, and spaces, regardless of who they are, where they live, or their circumstances.
They are creators, landscape architects, architects, designers, engineers, and specialists who share the same experiences and ambitions as the communities we serve. Their expertise ranges across all key sectors of the built environment: Green and Blue Infrastructure, Flood Alleviation, Masterplanning, Education, Aviation, Commercial, Defence, Active Travel, Transport, Urban Regeneration, Retrofit and Residential providing integrated nature-based solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. They have a strong pipeline of work as a national landscape practice across all sectors, they are looking to recruit Landscape Architects across the UK to join their team. Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to take a major role on a large variety of challenging design projects across the UK.
You will collaborate with national and international multi-disciplinary design teams, using your insight and creativity to generate positive, sustainable, impactful designs. They have a strong practice design manifesto and always drive to deliver the best. They know that different people have different priorities, which is why theyre here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of their culture. So, let us know whats ideal for you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if youre returning from a career break, let us know how they can help you transition back into work with them. The landscape team in Birmingham is seeking a talented Chartered Associate/Associate Director Landscape Architect with experience of running teams working on large multi-disciplinary projects with high profile commercial financial and legal implications, to join their studio in central Birmingham leading its growing team of 10. Their role will be to act as Landscape studio lead to develop and inspire our innovative landscape architects in the Birmingham Architecture, Masterplanning and Landscape practice as a part of their Midlands Southwest and Wales regional team. Their studio in central Birmingham comprises landscape architects, architects and building surveyors. Their new state-of-the-art office is not only exemplary but also a hub of innovative and collaborative energy. It is just a 5-minute walk from Birmingham New Street station and has cycle storage and changing facilities for those who prefer to cycle to work.
About the role:
They are looking for an inspiring landscape studio lead with a passion for design having been the author of a substantial portfolio of successful/ award winning work. Below they set out the objectives and job description for the role with a focus on the local market. You would also be responsible for work winning, team leadership and practice management around leading the Birmingham Studio for Landscape Architecture, reporting to their national head of discipline. The role requires individuals with direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages. They are seeking creative designers as well as technically focused individuals. The ability to engage with clients and stakeholders is crucial. Successful candidates should be familiar with the full construction process from business development, to bidding and project delivery - including the successful commercial management of projects.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the landscape team within the broader studio, working with the Architectural Studio lead but responsible for the landscape team including staff development, resource management and finance.
Work proactively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver project management leadership on major opportunities.
To manage and support business development and work winning/bidding within the local Midlands market but also working across the UK practice and closely with the regional team.
Development of the design culture and capability of their multi-disciplinary design team(s).
To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
To secure work through bidding and developing compelling design concepts.
Contribute to design leadership and culture.
Successful delivery of projects to a high level of quality and Client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant/Design Manager.
Identifying opportunities and supporting the development of winning bids for projects in the government, transportation, water, education, and related sectors - both single discipline and multi-disciplinary.
Requirements:
Having excellent communication skills, fluent in English – spoken and written.
Excellent presentation skills, both verbally and visually. Able to demonstrable track record and familiarity with different sector clients in the midlands.
A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery.
Proven team management skills and experience.
Be able to work calmly under pressure and guide , inspire and motivate our teams.
Experience in preparing successful bids and tenders.
Ability to confidently engage with clients and stakeholders.
Direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages.
A good awareness of Autodesk Revit and managing projects in a BIM environment.
Practical working knowledge of SketchUp or other similar software package.
Practical working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other similar software package.
Practical working knowledge of Landscape and Visual Assessment matters and GIS.
The opportunity to work both locally and within their national business to win and deliver work and with these opportunities there will be a requirement for flexibility in respect of travel and location based on project demands. Applicants must hold a full valid driving licence and live within a reasonable travelling distance to their Birmingham office. Site visits across the region will be required. In return, they offer the opportunity to develop, learn and work with a diverse team of specialists across different region on award-winning high-profile projects with a competitive salary and benefits package. There are training opportunities, and career development support that includes technical, project and business management skills with one of the UK’s leading design consultancies.
Your rewards and benefits will include:
25-day annual leave allowance plus Bank Holidays with flexibility to buy/sell annual leave.
Annual LI membership professional fees paid for.
2 paid days a year to be used for volunteer activities.
Cheaper gym memberships and many other money saving opportunities.
Cycle to Work Scheme (entitling you to a tax-free bike).
Discounted rates on gadget insurance and other services.
Option to purchase additional benefits such as dental, holiday insurance at reduced rates.
Season ticket loans for annual travel expenses.
Employee Assistance Programme.
What they offer
They support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how they can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, they understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default, they offer flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Rewards and Benefits:
They offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.