Associate/ Principal Landscape Architect (Planning) Cheltenham, GL50 3LH Landscape Planning and[...]

Rappor Consultants Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate/Principal Landscape Architect in Cheltenham. This full-time role involves project management of landscape planning initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and report writing is essential. The position offers flexibility for remote work and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + birthday + Christmas break

4% company pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Access to wellbeing package and support programs

Qualifications

• Chartered Landscape Architect qualification.
• Experience in collaborative working with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project manage landscape planning projects from inception through implementation.
• Prepare landscape planning reports and design information.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical advice.
• Manage fee proposals, bids and tenders for new work.
• Conduct business development for the company.

Skills

Chartered Landscape Architect

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Working knowledge of Vectorworks

Working knowledge of Keyscape

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Research and report writing

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Landscape Planning and Design

Full time • Permanent

Opportunity for an Associate/ Principal Landscape Architect (Planning) to join our growing team, based out of Cheltenham, GL50 3LH, with flexibility to work remotely up to 80%, opening this opportunity up to people based further away from Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

• Project manage small to large landscape planning projects, from inception through to implementation.
• Prepare landscape planning reports, as well as input into site promotion documents and design and access statements.
• Produce illustrative design information including landscape strategy plans and landscape masterplans, to support a range of developments.
• Follow good practice by updating company templates and staying abreast of changes to legislation, regulations, design codes and standards.
• Provide on the job mentoring to junior staff and technical advice to colleagues within the landscape team and in the wider business.
• Provide support with the financial management of projects.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of junior staff, responsible for resourcing and signing off timesheets.
• Prepare and manage fee proposals, bids and tenders for new work.
• Actively carry out business development for the company.
• Liaise with colleagues, stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at appeals, meetings, public consultations and exhibitions etc. with colleagues.
• Undertake site visits.

Our requirements

• Chartered Landscape Architect
• Working knowledge of our software tools- AutoCAD/ Vectorworks/ Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to research and to write high quality reports (demonstrated through your work experience)
• Experience in collaborative working, with good people skills and able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

About Rappor

Our philosophy is simple: we invest in our people and build partnerships with our stakeholders, resulting in a dynamic and successful business that benefits everyone. As a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, our outputs contribute to the built environment we all occupy. Our four values include ‘living our best life’ and ‘celebrating our team’, and we provide a wealth of opportunity to do just that.

Rewarding you

• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years’ service up to an additional five days.
• 4% contribution towards your company pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Access to the Company’s wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters) and social events at the end of the financial year, Summer and Christmas.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We know that diverse teams are strong teams and strive to be a great home for all our people. Let us know what you need to be your best self with Rappor.

What next

We will acknowledge your application immediately and will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis.

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Competitive

Hours

Industry leading annual leaveAt least 4% pension contributionLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceWellbeing package