Associate Director, Landscape Architecture

OverviewAre you a dynamic Landscape Architecture Associate Director with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects? The Associate Director, Landscape Architecture leads and inspires their team to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking international and UK projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget.

What We’re Looking For

Degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level.

Proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the discipline.

Professional registration or equivalent preferred.

Able to demonstrate strong design skills and creative vision coupled with high level of technical expertise. Examples of past built work strongly preferred.

People management experience essential, teams of 2-5 people.

Excellent organisational skills, with the capability to perform with agility in a fast-paced environment.

Capability to work to deadlines, managing multiple projects while projecting composure and excellent leadership qualities.

What We Can Offer You

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.

23 days annual leave with the option to buy more.

A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery

Manages teams to consistently deliver design and technical excellence that meet high quality standards.

Demonstrates expertise in design and/or areas, establishing themselves as a specialist in a particular field.

Plans, coordinates and manages the project process, maintaining involvement throughout.

Liaises with project and design directors to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking projects are delivered consistently.

Leads project meetings and client presentations, acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business.

Leadership

Role models Benoy’s values and fosters a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.

Leads, guides and provides training to junior talent, providing timely feedback that contributes to their continuing creative, technical and professional development.

Initiates or participates in organisation of studio or group activities, leads brainstorming sessions and manages conflict effectively and calmly.

Client Relationships

Engages with colleagues to support the development of new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications.

Assists in the preparation of fee bids and undertakes fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects in coordination with the Directors.

Budget Control

Demonstrates a sound understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensures project targets are achieved through sensible management of time and allocated resources.

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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