Landscape Architect FTC

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and talented Landscape Architect, Urban Designer or Architect with a keen interest in the making of spaces between buildings, and are interested in joining a growing team of talented designers based in Barbican? If this sounds like you, keep on reading!

Benoy Landscape Architecture team works on a variety of high-profile projects in the UK and overseas, ranging from large-scale landscape strategies to detailed design of public realm. We are looking for a talented designer to join us as a Landscape Architect on a fixed term basis. To find out more about our Benoy Landscape Architecture (formerly known as Uncommon Land) team and their work, please read here .

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role's responsibilities.

• Deeply passionate about design and value innovation.
• Love collaborating with Architects.
• Inquisitive and a good listener.
• Degree in a related design field or equivalent certification or skill level; professional registration or equivalent is preferred.
• 2-4 years experience in delivering landscape projects of varying scale, from concept through to delivery; experience of public realm projects is highly desirable.
• Strong design and hand-drawing skills.
• Good understanding of technology and fast-paced three-dimensional exploration (Sketchup, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit).
• A proactive mindset and good team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A confident personality that can communicate and engage at all levels.

• Competitive salary.
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home.
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
• 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more.
• A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the design process and project brief, supporting the preparation of the project deliverables from the concept stage onwards.
• Deliver high-quality concept designs and detailed packages for large-scale, local and international public realm projects that demonstrate developed design and technical skills.
• Manage third parties according to the parameters of the project.
• Act as a team player, actively seeking feedback and demonstrating a positive attitude towards work and team activities.
• Respond positively towards clients and consultants.
• Provide support to senior team members with client presentations and meetings as required.