Senior Landscape Architect

ameygroupi; Manchester, Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Manchester, GB, M1 4BT; Belfast, GB, BT9 6HH

Company: ameygroupi

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Landscape Architect to join our Consulting Sustainable Solutions team. With shared office space in Manchester and Belfast, we welcome applications from talented landscape design experts across these regions.

Our team is dedicated to enhancing urban and rural landscapes, ensuring they are not only beautiful but also sustainable and functional. From designing green spaces that promote biodiversity to developing infrastructure that supports active travel, our work is diverse and impactful.

If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and have a background in landscape architecture, environmental science, or a related field, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping a greener, more resilient future for all.

The role

From concept design to detailed design, public realm to master planning, public consultation to LVIA, TVIA, site photography, and visualizations, you'll play a crucial role in all aspects of Landscape Architecture. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate landscape design into overall project plans.
• Developing landscape concepts, designs, and master plans for various projects.
• Conducting site analysis and assessments to inform design decisions and ensure compliance.
• Creating attractive and functional public spaces, considering aesthetics, community engagement, and sustainable design principles.
• Managing projects, including construction coordination, client management, stakeholder engagement, and incorporating green infrastructure for environmental sustainability.
• Producing technically sound deliverables for environmental commissions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• The preparation and checking of reports, designs, calculations and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
• Driving effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you will bring to us:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture - preferably chartered.
• Associate Member of the Landscape Institute.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and dynamic approach to people and projects.
• Able to produce technically sound environmental solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
• Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness.
• Has a good understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.