Assistant Landscape Architect wanted
13th July 2022
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Landscape Architect to join our busy studio team in Bath (or possibly Bristol or Plymouth). We have lots of interesting and challenging projects that we need help with at all work stages. If you’re a graduate landscape architect with good technical and design skills and capable of working independently with the support and direction of the landscape team, we’d like to hear from you.
We need you to be motivated and well organised, with an ability to develop design sketch drawings into technical drawing packages as well as producing presentation material. You’ll need to have a high standard of written and verbal communication too.
Is this the job for you?
We are involved in a wide range of commissions from rural to urban settings and work on a variety of project types, sectors and scales. We are engaged in all stages of design, contributing to early feasibility studies through to technical detailing and monitoring construction on site. Through this role you will gain experience of the different work stages and production packages required for feasibility, planning, tender and construction stages of projects. We will be able to help you develop your skills and offer further training and support in specific areas.
Essential skills
Good time management and organisation
Proficiency in Auto CAD and Adobe Suite Software (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
Working collaboratively in a busy team environment
An ability to detail and provide technical support
Desirable skills and experience
Revit knowledge
Supporting work at all design stages
Experience of taking projects through successful planning applications
Experience of multi-agency working
A bit about us
We are an award-winning specialist service working within one of the country’s best architectural practices. We work in multi-disciplinary studios alongside master planners, urban designers, architects, town planners and landscape architects. We also provide services independently of the architectural practice and enjoy working on a wide range of projects across all key development sectors. We work hard to act as a trusted advisor to our clients and adopt a proactive approach to client relationships. Reflecting our company’s status as a Certified B Corp, we create successful places which balance environmental and social objectives and are signatories to the ‘Landscape Architects Declare’ pledge for the climate emergency.
We pride ourselves on hiring the best and most creative talent and helping you develop your career in the direction you want it to go. As an employee-owned and inclusive practice, we are dedicated to increasing our diversity to represent the communities in which we live, and work and you will have a real say in what we do and how we work.
We can offer:
Part-time (minimum 75% full time equivalent) or full-time hours
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
A comprehensive benefit package
A great working environment in an excellent location
A friendly, open and caring studio culture
Future opportunity to join in owning the business with us through employee share ownership
If you are interested in joining our team please click apply below
Please include in your application;
A cover letter explaining why you think you are right person for this role
Your CV covering your qualifications, professional achievements and experiences
A portfolio of your best projects
We look forward to hearing from you!
Or chat initially to
Ben Kirkby PGDipLA CMLI
Senior Landscape Architect
P +441179157617
M +447729119015