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SalaryGraduate Landscape Architect - London, UK – Permanent full-time role with hybrid working.
We are looking for a talentedGraduate Landscape Architectwith strong graphic skills and direct design implementation experience to join our exciting and creative studio in London. If you are a recent Landscape Architecture graduate who is passionate about the profession and looking to grow your knowledge and skills with hands on exposure to large-scale projects across the UK and Internationally then please apply.
About us:
We are Gillespies, a diverse and free-thinking team of Landscape Architects, masterplanners and urban designers. We believe there’s value in legacy and strength in diversity: we haven’t stopped learning for 60 years and we continue to evolve, extend and adapt. The human element is central to our work. While technology can offer us solutions, it’s only people that can create the enduring stories that enrich a brief.
We apply that human touch with intelligence and foresight, protecting and harnessing nature’s networks to protect earth’s equilibrium. The resulting places are personal. They’re the product of nature and people in balance, the setting for unique stories to unfold
What the role will include:
- Assisting in the preparation of presentation materials in a range of mediums.
- Assist in the preparation of drawings/packages of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes.
- Attend and assist in preparation for internal and external meetings.
- Coordinate certain tasks or elements of a project.
- Develop and prepare sketch work and illustrative materials.
- Drafting of reports or sections within a report.
- Proactive role in the maintenance of project files, printing, scanning drawings and preparing drawing issues.
- Research project briefs, precedents, case studies, materials and construction products.
- Support landscape assessment fieldwork and surveys & assist with landscape planning documents such as LVIA, TVIA, LVA, and landscape studies, including appendices.
- Undertake design exercises and creative concept work.
- Undertake drafting, setting up and amending drawings in accordance with CAD standards.
What we want from you:
- A relevant degree and post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
- Student licentiate member of LI (or equivalent) working towards
joining P2C. - 6 - 18 months of professional working experience in the sector.
- Basic knowledge of the UK planning system, planning guidance and policy context and landscape planning processes.
- Basic understanding of the technical standards and regulations pertinent to our industry.
- Exposure to how a professional practice operates and an understanding of what it is to be a Landscape Architect.
- Sound working knowledge of software packages related to design.
- Sound-written, hand-drawn and verbal communication skills.
Essential skills:
- Flexible and adaptable
- Resilient
- Creative thinker
- Problem solver
- Interested in learning
- Enthusiastic and driven
- Passionate
- Self-motivated
Our offer:
- A competitive salary with a range of benefits
- A ‘flexi-hours’ scheme to allow for a healthy work-life balance.
- Hybrid working - 2 days a week working from home and 3 days in the office.
- An exciting and creative office with frequent social activities.
Gillespies is passionate about design and dedicated to making a positive impact on the built environment. We offer great opportunities to develop your design skills and professional knowledge within a supportive and stimulating work environment. Our studios are creative and sociable, with an international team of talented designers.
References will be required after the interview.
To Apply:
If you think you are a suitable match for this position, use the 'Apply For This Job' button above to send us your CV and Portfolio.
Gillespies is an equal opportunities employer.
