Overview
As a Senior Landscape Architect working for the Council in the Parks and Greenspaces Team you will be responsible for designing and managing specified landscape and development projects. Supporting the Principal Landscape Architect in team oversight. Performing organisational tasks to assist the Head of Landscape and Development. Ensuring delivery of professional services to clients, local residents, and community stakeholders in Birmingham.
What you’ll do…
Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from inception to final completion.
Prepare drawings, specifications, health & safety plans (CDM), and Equality Assessments.
Manage IT systems and CAD tools within the team.
Write and present reports to senior stakeholders and council committees.
Develop bids for external funding and contribute to Section 106 Agreements.
Conduct site appraisals, prepare cost estimates, and oversee procurement and contract administration.
Represent the team in multidisciplinary regeneration initiatives.
Supervise junior staff and maintain quality assurance standards.
About You
You will be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with:
A degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
At least 2 years’ post-chartership experience in a landscape design office.
Strong project management and design skills, including proficiency in CAD and graphic software.
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe and Microsoft packages
Experience in contract management, CDM regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
A commitment to CPD and an understanding of BIM in multidisciplinary projects.
Desirable Skills:
Ability to prepare 3D sketches and presentation materials.
Experience in developing external funding bids.
Supervisory experience with junior staff.
About Birmingham City Council, Parks and Greenspaces
Birmingham City Council, Parks and Greenspaces Service has been designed to meet the needs of the diverse communities living in Birmingham. Working for the Council is therefore more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.
The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. Through the City of Nature Plan there is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow.
