ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WANTED
16th May 2022
Would you like to get involved in highly sustainable, original, crafted projects in beautiful rural locations? Then here is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, exciting projects, whilst gaining experience on all work stages in a supportive rural workplace.
The successful candidate will be collaborative, hard-working and passionate about sustainable, integrated landscape design. With at least 12 months’ prior experience in practice, you’ll be working towards your Pathway to Chartership or have achieved CMLI status, and you will have a proven ability and proficiency in Vectorworks/AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite and have knowledge and skills in the use of 3-D software packages, ideally Sketch Up, used as a design tool. We value the ability to create hand-drawn sketches as a way of communicating design at concept stage and beyond.
This position will offer you the opportunity to develop, learn and work with our team across different projects with a competitive salary and benefits package.
We’re looking for applicants with:
o Post graduate diploma/Masters in Landscape Architecture
o Landscape Design, supporting projects from feasibility through to detail design
o Strong organisational and great communication skills
o Skill in preparing high-quality presentations and reports (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
o An understanding of planning, construction detailing, tendering and construction process
o Knowledge of or a strong desire to upskill in garden planting design
o Knowledge in native planting design and vegetation classification
o Ability to report write, assist with contract documentation and site supervision
o Principles of LVIA in accordance with the latest best practice guidance, planning process and EIA (desirable)
o Proficiency in Vectorworks or Auto CAD and passion to learn
o Familiarity with working in a quality assurance environment (desirable)
o Driving license with access to own car (desirable)
Benefits
Our team are friendly, creative and driven, we are passionate about sustainability and good design, promoting the very best standards for our clients, we’re all here to help you succeed and reach your potential.
Our rewards and benefits include:
o A workplace supportive of professional development that will facilitate you to reach your goals
o Nurturing company culture and work environment
o Generous annual leave allowance, pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support and counselling
o Annual LI membership professional fees paid for
o Support with Pathway to Chartership, study leave for preparation and support with fees
Salary – from £25,000.00 depending on experience.
This is a full time, permanent position. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Last date for applications is 3rd June 2022. We would love to hear from you if you fulfil the above criteria.
– A covering letter, setting out what attracts you to this position, to our practice, and what previous experience and skills you feel will enable you to meet the requirements for this position and contribute to the success of our practice.
Please send the following details via email to info@austindw.co.uk
– A CV outlining your qualifications, skills, experience and a what makes you tick.
A brief portfolio, max.10MB, providing an overview of your work.
If you have any questions, please call Rachael Emous-Austin mob: 07779267240 Please note that we have office dogs, and our town is not well served by public transport.
See also https://www.austindw.co.uk/studio
