Landscape Architect

Foster + Partners are an international design practice driven by the pursuit of quality in all areas of design. We believe the relationship between a building and its setting is critical for the success of any project. We are looking to further grow our in-house skills and offer the opportunity for a talented landscape architect to join the landscape team.

Role Definition

• Reporting to: Head of Landscape on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Executive Partner

Responsibilities

• Support the design team on the design of both hard and soft landscape for architectural and urban design projects and competitions.
• Support the design team with construction supervision and site management.
• Work closely with design groups and external landscape consultants to support project teams in creating sustainable landscape designs.
• Promote good landscape design throughout the practice.
• Work with other team members to research and advise on suitable design solutions, particularly the horticultural aspects, on projects around the world.
• Support the design teams through research into project specific landscape design issues.
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards.
• Constructively manage project scope and resource in collaboration with the landscape management group.
• Proactively develop and support the skills and application of junior members of the landscape team.
• Undertake to manage a smaller landscape group in the production of information and design development on multiple projects.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior group members.

Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.

Qualities and Skills required

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Prior knowledge of landscape construction detailing in compliance with British standards.
• Experience of landscape planning process and CDM regulations.
• Working knowledge of plants used in design and specifications required to implement the project.
• Experience of work with BIM coordinated projects.
• Excellent organisational skills both personally and as the lead of a team.
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team, assisting and supporting team members.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and clearly both verbally and in written and graphical form.
• Ability to use some of the following: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office.
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members.

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.