Landscape Architect

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.

Our people make us who we are - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas.

We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.

Due to our continued growth and expanding portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Architect to join our creative and friendly team. Our strong preference is for the role to be based in our Bristol office, though we will consider strong applicants to be based in our Bristol office.

This role is ideal for a full-time qualified Landscape Architect (minimum of 2 years UK professional experience). The Landscape Architect will be responsible for design through all RIBA Stages and potentially project management duties. The role involves working on a variety of projects across a wide range of sectors to create healthier, safer, and smarter environment.

• Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture preferably from a school accredited by the Landscape Institute or working towards this
• Chartered status CMLI having successfully completed the LI Pathway to Chartership (P2C)
• A minimum of two years' professional experience in a UK-based role following completion of university studies
• Proven skills of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion
• Good knowledge of plants and planting design
• Good to excellent Revit software skills

• Assist in landscape design projects at various stages, providing technical support to colleagues in the delivery of small to large scale projects of varying complexity
• Assist in the preparation of Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Appraisals to support Planning Applications and Environmental Statements
• Prepare drawings and documents using a variety of software packages in Revit. You need to be experienced and utilise Revit as your software of choice
• Appraise sites in terms of their opportunities, restrictions and risk
• Liaise, engage and present to project stakeholders including clients, contractors, planning departments and members of the public
• Assist with business development, bids and marketing
• Some financial management of projects
• Attend regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists
• Attend site regularly to monitor progress
• Co-ordinate with other consultants/specialists
• Troubleshoot any and all problems associated with the project to QA procedures
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal, written and drawn formats using appropriate media for different audiences both internally and externally

• Salary:
  Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours:
  
  37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.

This is a great opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team in a great studio close to transport links. You will be part of a design-led progressive practice.

If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link.

You will be asked to upload your CV and we would also be interested to see a copy of your portfolio as part of your application. When completing your application, please give specific details of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for.

AHR is an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.

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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the practice may be required. Job descriptions do not form part of the contract of employment. Job descriptions will be reviewed annually and when necessary in accordance with organisational needs and any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

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