Job Description
Landscape Architect or experienced Landscape Assistant - Bristol Full Time / Permanent (Hybrid Working) AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment. Our people make us who we are – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people. We have an exciting opportunity for a landscape architect or an experienced landscape assistant with a minimum of 2 years professional experience to join our creative and friendly team in Bristol. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of associated projects and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties. The post has excellent opportunities for career enhancement. Attributes Degree or Post Graduate diploma in Landscape Architecture preferably from a school accredited by the Landscape Institute or working towards thisChartered status CMLI having successfully completed the LI Pathway to Chartership (P2C)Minimum of 2 years professional experienceProven skills of managing and delivering projects from inception to completionGood knowledge of plants and planting design Able to work from Bristol Key Responsibilities and Skills Assist in landscape design projects at various stages, providing technical support to colleagues in the delivery of small to large scale projects of varying complexityAssist in the preparation of Landscape & Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Appraisals to support planning applications and Environmental StatementsPrepare drawings and documents using a variety of software packages in Revit. You need to be experienced and utilise Revit as your software of choiceAppraise sites in terms of their opportunities, restrictions and riskLiaise, engage and present to project stakeholders including clients, contractors, planning departments and members of the publicAssist with business development, bids and marketingSome financial management of projectsAttend regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialistsAttend site regularly to monitor progressCo-ordinate with other consultants/specialistsTroubleshoot any and all problems associated with the project to QA proceduresAble to work with minimum supervisionAble to communicate effectively in verbal, written and drawn formats using appropriate media for different audiences both internally and externally We Offer A competitive salary and benefits package. Our full list of benefits can be found on our careers site25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days which is service relatedDiscretionary Bonus SchemeLife Assurance SchemeHealth Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply through our careers site. When completing your application, please give specific details of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for. You will be asked to upload your CV and we would also be interested to see a copy of your portfolio as part of your application. AHR is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know. Please check your Junk Mail/Spam for application acknowledgements and any updates on your application, including invites to interview, as some email accounts automatically divert there We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates, not recruitment agencies. If we need agency assistance we will contact agencies direct. Any speculative CVs that we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
