Senior Landscape Architect CMLI

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: Our multidisciplinary design and technical advisory team is part of Mace consult technical services. Our design team includes architects, architectural technologists, engineers, urban designers, master planners and interior designers. We deliver projects nationally for both public and private sectors including government departments, local authorities and private developers. At Mace, we work diligently to build strong client relationships through open and honest communication, to exceed delivery expectations. We are committed to nurturing a collaborative and client focused culture that treats every engagement as a new opportunity to deliver better and smarter.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior landscape architect to join Mace’s design and technical advisory team in the UK and support our growing landscape architecture team based in our regional office in London.

This position is ideal for a chartered landscape architect who is experienced in project leadership, design and delivery, with a good holistic understanding of landscape and biodiversity, and a basic knowledge of sustainability aligned with current and future trends in the built environment.

Please note: This is a hybrid/remote opportunity supported with travel to sites across the region to support the team needs. Candidates will need to progress through the security clearance process.

You’ll be responsible for :

- Managing the landscape design and assessment for our key client the department for education (DfE) through all LI/RIBA stages.
- Author landscape and visual impact assessments.
- Preparation of landscape strategies/plans/drawings and planting strategies.
- Undertaking urban greening factor (UGF) calculations.
- Landscape architect technical advisor role which includes reviewing consultant and contractor design proposals against client and planning requirements.
- Participating in workshops with design teams, promoting a landscape led approach and nature-based solutions.
- Supporting ecologists with biodiversity net gain (BNG) delivery.
- Developing a strong working relationship with our internal architecture and urban design teams.
- Working with our external partners/sub-consultants which will include commissioning additional landscape services, prepare technical scopes and develop strong working relationships with them.
- Working with construction project teams to deliver best practice in terms of protecting and enhancing the landscape and supporting them with specific queries - translating technical requirements into layperson language to ensure all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Liaising with various stakeholders including developers, local authorities, landowners, NGOs.
- Work-winning through bids, solutioning, client liaison and raising Mace’s profile externally. This will include developing Mace’s nature-based solutions service offer.
- Managing junior team members where necessary.
- Building the landscape architecture team including hiring junior landscape architects, mentoring through chartership as required.

You’ll need to have :

- Degree level qualification in landscape architecture or recognised equivalent.
- Postgraduate diploma/master’s qualification in landscape architecture or recognised equivalent.
- Chartered member of the landscape institute (CMLI)
- Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk, Adobe Creative Suite. Experience using Revit and GIS but not essential.
- Full UK driving license.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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