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Senior Landscape Architect

Senior Landscape Architect

EgisBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role and Project

The Midland Metro Alliance is expanding the West Midlands tram network to improve connectivity, support economic growth, and provide more sustainable transport options. Key projects include the Birmingham Eastside and Westside extensions, and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension. EGIS leads the Designer JV of the Alliance and collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver a groundbreaking mass transit system. Our scope includes Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design, Systems and sub-systems Integration, Engineering construction support, Safety Verification and Testing, and Commissioning.

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join this project. You will be based in the Birmingham Office .

Responsibilities

  • UK or international Light Rail Masterplanning and design standards
  • Transport Masterplanning
  • Strategic and feasibility / concept studies
  • Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects
  • Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA)
  • Environmental principles understanding
  • Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, including preliminary sketches and detailed design to construction drawings, general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specifications to support planning applications
  • Support the continued development of client relationships and deliver landscape-specific tasks within projects
  • Client-facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

  • Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments
  • Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects
  • Experience managing landscape (soft and hard) design during construction, material selection and sustainability considerations
  • Excellent technical skills (understanding local context, standards and policies and proficiency in Autodesk / Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Producing high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets
  • Excellent hand drawing and presentation skills
  • Site Analysis : evaluate existing site conditions, including interface with soil, drainage and existing vegetation

    • Qualifications

  • BA and Master’s in Landscape Architecture with Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

    • Software Skills

  • Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, 3D modelling in Revit / Rhino / SketchUp, and GIS

    • Additional Information

    You must have the right to work in the UK. By joining Egis, you’ll receive a competitive salary and opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Pension contribution of 5% of salary
  • Life insurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Health cash plan
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Tailored career path with structured training
  • Mentoring from senior staff
  • Hybrid working

    • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

    We are an Equal Opportunities employer. Applications are assessed based on experience, essential and desirable criteria, and suitability for the role. We value contribution and ensure you are included, listened to, and respected.

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Design

    Industries

    Civil Engineering

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