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Landscape Architects (Wales / South West)

RSK Group, Bristol

Landscape Architects (Wales / South West)

£75000

RSK Group, Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 5 days ago, 15 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7a6701f301ac4140b7b9043cd4e6c663

Full Job Description

  • Versatile Project Execution: Conduct landscape and visual appraisals and assessments, feasibility studies, and screening and scoping studies, with a particular focus on, renewable energy developments.
    • + Be prepared to work flexibly, adapting to different project types, timelines, and locations.
  • Robust Assessment and Design: Author comprehensive assessments of Landscape, Townscape, and Seascape Character, as well as Visual effects, both as standalone appraisals and for Environmental Statement chapters.
    • + Knowledge and understanding of other technical disciplines sufficient to enable constructive assessment and design collaboration. + Plan and design mitigation and enhancement schemes that align with project goals and environmental standards.,
  • Lead and Innovate: Take the professional lead in landscape planning, guiding and mentoring staff through their professional development. Ensure the retention and growth of technical expertise within the team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Collaborate and Grow: Work closely with our Planning/EIA leads to expand our portfolio in differing sectors across the UK. Build on our stellar reputation for high-quality Planning, EIA, and Landscape services. This role involves driving the growth of our project pipeline, nurturing client relationships, managing resources, and ensuring the delivery of top-tier work through collaboration across Stephenson Halliday and the broader RSK Group.
  • Inspire and Lead Technically: Provide technical leadership within your specialty, setting the standard for methodologies and approaches. Inspire your team by promoting excellence, encouraging rigorous review and innovation, and maintaining the highest quality standards., Structured support for your career and professional / technical development including access to a wide variety of training courses through our online learning portal
  • Participation in charity, social value, and volunteering initiatives
  • Recognition as a Centre of Excellence
  • Employee recognition awards
  • Comprehensive support for your physical, mental, social, financial, and environmental well-being
    • Join us and contribute to impactful projects that make a difference. Let's talk about how we can help you achieve your career aspirations.

    Are you a Landscape Architect with experience in Landscape Planning and LVIA, particularly in the renewables or grid connection, or decarbonisation sectors? If so, we want to hear from you!,
  • Landscape planning / LVIA experience for renewables, grid connection, or other infrastructure projects
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Driving Licence
  • Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute CMLI (preferred)
  • Post Graduate or Masters in Landscape Architecture (preferred)
  • Availability to work away from home as required

    Stephenson Halliday part of RSK Group has been at the forefront of delivering creative, sustainable, and innovative solutions for decades. Our collaborative, dedicated, and solutions-focused team consistently delivers excellence from project inception to implementation and beyond, benefiting our clients, communities, and the environment. As a member of the RSK Group, Stephenson Halliday leverages a wealth of expertise and resources across the group, enabling us to deliver bespoke, comprehensive solutions for any challenge.
    • Stephenson Halliday is looking for ambitious and driven Landscape Planners at various levels to join their growing team. These are full-time, permanent roles, but Stephenson Halliday would consider those seeking part-time opportunities. We offer exciting career opportunities in various locations, including in Stephenson Halliday / RSK Group offices in Cardiff, and Bristol, although we will consider hybrid/remote working for the right candidates. We are interested in applicants who have experience in landscape planning / LVIA, particularly for renewables (onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage, hydrogen), and grid connection (substations, convertor stations, overhead lines, underground cables) projects, but also welcome applications for those with experience in residential / commercial property, health/education, other infrastructure projects (water, residential, commercial, mixed use, road, rail) and strategic landscape planning. You will be joining a highly regarded and award winning landscape planning, design and management team that has an extensive and enviable track record of providing expert witness services, and obtaining consent at all project scales, from Developments of National Significance projects to local-scale development., As a team of experienced planning and landscape directors, landscape architects, chartered planners, graphics specialists, and practice managers, our mission is to provide effective and sustainable planning and landscape architecture solutions to assist clients in realising their development aspirations. Founded in 2001 and now operating across the UK and Ireland, we work across the energy, infrastructure, minerals, waste, and built and rural development sectors. Whether we are improving the visitor experience in our most treasured national landscapes, planning and designing residential communities, or supporting the country's vital infrastructure, our employees get to work on a variety of exciting projects that help to move development forward. Come and join our successful and expanding organisation! Stephenson Halliday is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

    This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.,
  • Competitive salary (£25,000 - £75,000 DOE), payment of professional memberships, and flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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