Principal Landscape Architect

We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team - to be based from either our Manchester or Warrington offices. In this role you will be taking the lead on a wide variety of project types and scales with a primary focus on projects within the Water sector. We are currently leading on a number of exciting and innovative schemes throughout the UK and Ireland, including several flagship projects of national importance, including the design of wetland areas and other habitat improvements, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and stormwater interventions that benefit local communities.

We would like to hear from qualified Landscape Architects who have a strong background in landscape planning and can demonstrate work experience in preparing landscape and visual impact assessments and appraisals. We can offer a wide variety of projects at all pre- and post-planning stages of the planning, design and implementation process.

In this Principal role, you would provide landscape planning and landscape design input to projects whilst also cultivating strong client and project team relationships. You will provide input to fee proposals, discipline task management and have the opportunity to undertake field and visual survey work across the UK.

As a senior member of the team, there will be opportunities to influence and shape the team's growth and objectives, whilst also developing your own career and expertise within a Registered Practice of the Landscape Institute.

We can offer you a friendly and collaborative work environment along with flexible working arrangements. The role can be based from either our Manchester or Warrington office, with hydrid working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.

You will preferably hold a Degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture or other relevant subject and ideally be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI). You will share our desire to work with clients and stakeholders to create exceptional places which provide multiple benefits to people, communities, and the environment.

You will have a demonstrable experience of preparing LVIAs and appraisals for UK planning applications with strong report writing skills. You will have strong knowledge of environmental planning issues, current UK planning, legislation, and environmental impact assessment regulations. In addition, you will understand the issues and needs of a range of technical disciplines in relation to the planning and design of sustainable places and projects.

You will have proven ability to understand client needs, think creatively and provide pragmatic advice to meet client needs for sustainable solutions, within time and cost constraints. You will also have the necessary skills and experience to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders and will use your organisational skills to manage tasks effectively.

As a proactive and engaged team-player, you'll enjoy actively supporting and facilitating the development of team colleagues, as well as working collaboratively with other teams within the wider business.

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.