Associate Landscape Director / Landscape Director

Associate Landscape Director / Landscape Director
Location
Hybrid, Manchester, UK The VacancyRSK ADAS is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director or a Director to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid working opportunity is based in Manchester and would ideally suit someone who has a solid experience in Landscape consultancy, however we will also consider applicants from other backgrounds, including the public sector. The successful candidate will join a team of Landscape professionals who work closely with colleagues in other disciplines across ADAS and RSK, such as Urban Design, Land Development, Ecology, Landscape and Archaeology.Our Landscape team is well established and has an outstanding track record and reputation for offering quality landscape advice to clients and acting on behalf of local authorities. Our landscape team is growing in response to workload and new projects from a range of clients across various sectors including residential, renewable energy, infrastructure projects, rural diversification, commercial and leisure. There has never been a more exciting time to join!Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a busy team of Landscape Consultants working on projects nationwideActing as Project Manager for a mix of projects for both internal and external clientsWriting and contributing to LVIAs / TVIAs to support a wide range of projects typically in the renewables, commercial, residential, leisure and transport sectorsInputting into landscape masterplans and landscape and ecological management plansPublic speaking, including at planning committees and public consultation events, where requiredCarrying out sales and business development activities including drafting proposals, tenders, meeting potential and existing clients and working on sales initiativesPerson SpecificationFull driving licence is essentialFlexibility with regard to type of work, timing and locationA degree in Landscape Architecture or related disciplineBe a Chartered Member of The Landscape Institute (CMLI)Relevant experience preferably within the private sector.Commercial awareness and the ability to work on own initiativeExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Salary and benefits:Market Competitive salaryPerformance bonusEnhanced annual leave allowanceContributory Pension SchemeA flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health careRegular training and career developmentRSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer#Consultancy #BusinessDevelopment #rskfamily RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.About UsWorking alongside landowners, farmers, and growers since 1946, we have been providing ideas, specialist knowledge, and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment for over 75 years.Our aim is to help address the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations working in food production and the natural environment, and we continue to thrive by attracting innovative thinkers into our workforce. We currently have over 400 employees delivering solutions in 60 specialist subjects, making us the UK’s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services, research and development, and policy advice. Whether you want to work on national or international projects, we can provide a varied career in a wide array of industries and public sector services. ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.
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