Associate Landscape Architect Role for International Projects

Associate
Landscape Architect – London UK - Permanent Full-time role + hybrid working
Gillespies has exciting opportunities for Associate Landscape Architects that have led or have experience in Landscape Master Planning, Design & Documentation. The offer is flexible with permanent or fixed-term contracts, specific to a large International public realm and park projects.
Gillespies is a leading landscape design and masterplanning practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering responsibly-designed, transformative and award-winning spaces that add real value to people's lives. We work with forward-thinking clients on pioneering projects that push the boundaries in creativity, innovation and sustainability and an exciting national and international portfolio of projects. The pandemic has strengthened the importance of delivering well-designed healthy spaces that are inclusive for all. Gillespies is leading a new nature led urbanism, and we are looking for passionate and highly talented designers to help us redefine the landscapes of our time.
We are looking for highly skilled Associate to work on significant international projects, primarily located in the Middle East. The projects will be run from our UK offices; we are flexible on the locations although would prefer the successful candidate to work out of our London office. You should demonstrate strong skills in design and technical design packages, cross-disciplinary coordination, team leadership skills and have a foundation in Revit. Knowledge of working within a BIM environment would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite
Essential Requirements:
The candidate will have a minimum of 12-15 years’ experience in landscape design documentation (RIBA stages 1,2,3 & 4) and landscape master planning
Have strong leadership and management skills
Have managed teams of landscape architects or technicians under them in the past
Have worked on complex, multi-disciplinary schemes in the past
Understand constructability of complex landscapes
Be able to work efficiently with remote-working staff to articulate your design ideas and direct designs effectively
Being based in the UK is preferable and hence mentor staff in-office on fixed days to maintain communication and team spirit
Proficient in the Adobe Suite & CAD software
Ability to lead complex packages
Ability to work well under pressure
Applicants should be motivated individuals with a positive attitude
Exceptional communication skills, excellent spoken and written English
Middle East experience is preferred
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
Behaviours/personal qualities
Inspirational leader
Trustworthy
Passionate
Engaging
Resilient
Encouraging & motivating
Exuding confidence and positive attitude
We offer:
A competitive salary with a range of benefits
A ‘flexi-hours’ scheme to allow for a healthy work-life balance.
2 days a week working from home for full-time staff
Join a talented team
Gillespies is passionate about design and dedicated to making a positive impact on the built environment. We offer great opportunities to develop your design skills and professional knowledge within a supportive and stimulating work environment. Our studios are creative and sociable, with an international team of talented designers.
To apply:
If you think you are a suitable match for this role, use the 'Apply For This Job' button above to send us your CV and Portfolio as soon as possible.
Gillespies is an equal opportunities employer. We regret that we can only respond to successful applications. No agencies, please.
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