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Landscape Architect

Birmingham City Council, Birmingham

Landscape Architect

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Birmingham City Council, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: c5999ec743834e3aa214ec65b41a9521

Location ref: Birmingham

Full Job Description

  • Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from inception to final completion.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, health & safety plans (CDM), and Equality Assessments.
  • Manage IT systems and CAD tools within the team.
  • Write and present reports to senior stakeholders and council committees.
  • Develop bids for external funding and contribute to Section 106 Agreements.
  • Conduct site appraisals, prepare cost estimates, and oversee procurement and contract administration.
  • Represent the team in multidisciplinary regeneration initiatives.
  • Supervise junior staff and maintain quality assurance standards.

    Do you have a flair for design, and experience of procuring and running large contracts?
    • We have an exciting opportunity to join Birmingham City Council in our Parks and Greenspaces Service! The service has been created to deliver the City of Nature Strategy and has recently helped Birmingham become the UK's first "Nature City". We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join our Parks and Greenspaces Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the design and project management of landscape schemes that enhance our city's green infrastructure. You will support the Principal Landscape Architect and contribute to the strategic development of our public spaces., You will be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with:
  • A degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
  • At least 2 years' post-chartership experience in a landscape design office.
  • Strong project management and design skills, including proficiency in CAD and graphic software.
  • Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe and Microsoft packages
  • Experience in contract management, CDM regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
  • A commitment to CPD and an understanding of BIM in multidisciplinary projects.
    • Desirable Skills
  • Ability to prepare 3D sketches and presentation materials.
  • Experience in developing external funding bids.
  • Supervisory experience with junior staff.

    Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
    • We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
    • We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

  • Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
  • Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
  • My Rewards Scheme - access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
  • Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/landscape-architect-127571514
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