Landscape Architect

Plan Design is looking for a Landscape Architect/Designer with a minimum of one year’s professional experience to join its small but growing young practice. The studio is based in Montpellier, Cheltenham and we are offering flexible working hours either four or five days a week. You will be working on a range of projects from large commercial developments to private gardens with an opportunity to get involved in planting installation. Ideally, the right candidate will have excellent graphical skills, good technical understanding, and a passion for design.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

1. Post graduate diploma/MA in Landscape Architecture / Garden Design
2. One/two years professional experience post degree working as a Landscape Architect/Designer.
3. A strong well-rounded skill set in design with an emphasis on graphical communication
4. Ability to communicate ideas effectively to the rest of the team and in presentations to design teams and clients.
5. Good hand drawing skills preferable.
6. Organised, dedicated, self-motivated and willing to work on a range of projects.
7. Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team.
8. Proficient in the following software: AutoCAD, Adobe Create Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketch-up and NBS
9. Knowledge and experience of Vectorworks preferable.
10. Fluency in English language.
11. Full UK driving licence

Project Involvement:

1. Support landscape design development across a variety of projects from private gardens to commercial developments.
2. Assist in graphics, reports, planning applications and technical drawings.
3. Coordinate with clients, design team members and contractors throughout the project.
4. Attend site visits and design team meetings.

What We Offer:

1. Flexible working, part time or full time hours - we are happy for you to work around childcare and other commitments dependent on the experience of the applicant.
2. Support staff with fees and mentoring for the Landscape Institute's Pathway to Chartership.
3. A friendly supportive work environment in a co-working studio.
4. Opportunities for staff social events such as study trips.
5. Depending on experience, employees can after an initial period work remotely 1 day a week.
6. Competitive salary

Application deadline: 31st June

If you are interested in the position, please send a portfolio of recent work (max of 10MB, with no external links), CV and cover letter to: holly@plan-design.co.uk

For more information about our work, please look at our website: www.plan-design.co.uk