Principal Landscape Architect​/Landscape Planner

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond… To find out more about our industry leading Earth and Environment business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP:

We are seeking a suitably qualified Associate Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• As a Landscape Planner you would lead, author and co‑coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• In a Landscape Architect role you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed‑use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Lead and co‑coordinate preparation of bids for approval, from small to complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
• Act in a client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
• Join internal multi‑disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• An established Landscape Planning track record delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments, and/or;
• An established Landscape Design track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects. This would include initial site analysis and design strategies through to concept and detailed design stages including the production of detailed plans, schedules and specifications.
• Technical know‑how, and experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase.
• Experience of understanding client requirements and developing scope and fee proposals.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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