Location:
We operate a Hybrid working model enabling you to divide your time between home (minimum 2 days a week) and our Studio in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Role:
Full-Time
Job Scope:
HollandGreen is recruiting an experienced, talented and motivated Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect to join our team.
You will be joining our friendly studio of talented designers delivering high quality residential and commercial projects, working collaboratively with our in-house Architectural and Interior Design teams on holistic schemes, as well as direct-to-client Landscape Design projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the team to deliver a wide range of projects, managing client/contractor relationships as well as a wider team of consultants, artisans, and specialists. As such, relevant experience in a comparable role is essential. You should be able to work on all parts of the design process from initial client meetings, concept, construction detailing, and project delivery, working successfully on your own and as a part of the team.
Skills & Experience:
We’re looking for a conceptual thinker with exceptional design sensibility and project experience in the high-end residential UK market.
Ideally, we’re looking for a designer who has:
- Diploma/Degree in Landscape Architecture/Garden Design with 3 years minimum relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills. The role will involve dealing directly with clients, contractors, suppliers and other members of the wider design and delivery teams.
- A proven track record in delivering high-end gardens from design to build. On-site experience and problem-solving.
- A high level of design ability and communication skills to convey ideas to clients and contractors in master plan, CAD visuals, and construction detailing.
- Proficient in CAD systems and InDesign / Photoshop / Vectorworks – training will be provided. Exposure to ArchiCAD would also be beneficial.
- Experience and a good understanding of project costs, finances, proposal, and fee writing.
- Experience and a good understanding of putting together planning applications, including Listed Buildings, Heritage sites, Conservation Areas, National Landscapes, Green Belt, BNG and Sustainability.
- Experience of project management software, administering contracts, and overseeing projects from initial client meeting, through all design stages, to the build and final handover.
- UK drivers’ licence and ability to travel to site where necessary.
- All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK
What We Offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment from our Oxfordshire Studio in Thame, with the option for some home working
- Flexible approach to HR, with trust-based flexible working hours driven by allocated tasks & milestones. This is delivered by self-imposed priorities & disciplined time management by individuals
- Competitive salary
- CPDs, in-house training & contribution to personal training & development
- Opportunity for role development
- Company pension
- Private Health Care
- Employee assistance programme & other well-being benefits
If you believe you are the right person to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and portfolio to careers-landscapes@hollandgreen.co.uk
Please get in touch directly, as we will not be accepting recruitment agency calls/emails. Thank you