Associate/ Associate Director - Landscape

Description

About IDP

IDP is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design practice based in the midlands, we have a strong reputation for the successful delivery of regeneration and masterplan projects in line with our ethos; placemaking for life.

Why work with us?

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, collaborative practice with an open working environment. We place emphasis on providing and fostering a positive environment for the development of our staff.

About the role

IDP have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced, talented Associate/Associate Director to join our team in our Central office on a permanent basis.

Requirements

• Ability to work on a variety of projects, predominantly on large residential and mixed-use masterplans, public sector schemes, infrastructure and renewable energy;
• Acting as the day-to-day contact for clients and design team on existing projects;
• Project managing significant high profile projects leading a range of multi-disciplinary profiles through our in house landscape and urban design teams;
• Leading project teams and delivery of concurrent deadlines in a timely manner;
• Conducting site, context and character appraisals to inform landscape strategies and emerging masterplan proposals;
• Working up contextual drawings, design strategies and detailed illustrations to support design principles;

• Understanding of technical and construction projects and managing Developer demands and budget requirements;
• Producing formal LVIA, Vision Documents and Design Codes, comprising written and graphic outputs;
• Working alongside local communities and other stakeholders through collaborative design workshops and presentations;

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A Landscape Architecture PG Dip or Masters in the UK – candidates with less formal qualifications may be considered based upon excellent track record and a strong portfolio
• Experience of working on UK residential and mixed-use development masterplans in a Landscape Architecture or detailed design role;
• Strong design background, working in a consultancy environment;

• Able to produce high quality hand drawings and have a strong eye for detail;
• Project management skills and experience of working on complex multi-disciplinary projects;

• Responsible for decision making, able to foresee problems and come up with effective solutions and strategies;
• Excellent written communication, presentation and negotiation skills, including an interest in community engagement;
• An understanding of business development and client needs to elevate the reputation and success of the company;

Qualifications:

Bachelors in Landscape Architecture + Masters / PG Dip

Company benefits:
– Competitive salary
– Private Medical Insurance
– Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
– Company laptop
– On site parking
– Volunteering days
– 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
– Social events & networking

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