Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect

Location: North East England
Rate: Negotiable
Contract: 12 months

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Landscape Architect within their Economy and Place directorate, supporting the Capital Regeneration Programme.

This role will lead on the design and delivery of landscape-led schemes that improve public realm, enhance biodiversity, and support wider council development projects from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities include
* Designing and delivering landscape and public realm projects, from early concepts through to construction and handover
* Producing clear design outputs including drawings, specifications and supporting technical information
* Undertaking site surveys, assessments and preparing project reports and updates
* Working with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate multi-disciplinary project delivery
* Supporting the management of external consultants where required
* Contributing to planning-related landscape information such as assessments and design statements when needed
* Supporting procurement activity including preparing tender information and assisting with evaluations
* Completing site inspections to monitor progress, quality, health and safety compliance and adherence to design intent
* Supporting practical completion, snagging and defect management through the completion period
* Working in line with CDM 2015 requirements in a Designer or Principal Designer capacity depending on the project

About you
* Proven experience delivering landscape architecture or public realm projects through full project lifecycle
* Strong technical ability to produce and coordinate drawings, specifications and project documentation
* Experience working collaboratively with disciplines such as ecology, highways, drainage, engineering and architecture
* Confidence carrying out site inspections and ensuring works meet required standards
* Understanding of sustainable design principles and biodiversity-led improvement schemes
* Comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders including consultants, contractors and internal services

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Nicole Brownrigg at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 or