Associate Director - Landscape Architect in Birmingham

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Job Description

We’re partnering with a leading UK planning and design consultancy known for creating places that connect people, landscape, and architecture. With a strong design ethos and a growing portfolio of projects across the UK, they’re looking for an Associate Director - Landscape Architect to join their established team in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to take a senior, hands on role leading high quality landscape and masterplanning projects, shaping design strategy, and mentoring a talented studio team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role

• Leading the design and delivery of high profile UK landscape, townscape and environmental projects
• Developing innovative, site-responsive design solutions that balance creativity and technical rigour
• Managing project teams and coordinating input across planning, design and environmental disciplines
• Preparing and presenting concept, planning and technical information to clients and stakeholders
• Supporting business development, bids and client relationship growth
• Playing a key role in mentoring and developing junior staff and contributing to studio culture

About you

• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) with 5+ years’ experience in practice
• Proven track record leading projects from concept through delivery
• Strong conceptual design and analytical thinking skills
• Confident working within the UK planning system and across scales, from detailed design to strategic masterplans
• Proficient in Vectorworks/CAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (QGIS or Resoft WindFarm experience a plus)
• Excellent visual communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Collaborative mindset, strong financial awareness and experience monitoring fees and project expenditure
• Previous exposure to business development or client management beneficial

Why join

• Join a growing, award winning, employee owned consultancy with a strong design reputation
• Hybrid working
• Generous benefits including 8% pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, and 28 days’ holiday (rising to 33)
• Supportive, people first culture with a focus on sustainability and professional development
• Work on a broad mix of projects that combine creative design with environmental and social value

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