Senior Landscape Architect

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering,operationsand mobility services firm. We create andoperateintelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,500 employeesoperateacross over 100 countries, deploying theirexpertiseto develop and delivercutting-edgeinnovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world

In the UK,we'reproud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect ourenvironmentand meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

Job Description

The Midland Metro Alliance is expanding the West Midlands tram network to improve connectivity, support economic growth, andprovidemore sustainable transport options. Key projects include the BirminghamEastsideand Westside extensions, and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension.

EGIS leads the Designer JV of the Alliance and is working in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver a groundbreaking mass transit system that catalyses sustainable growth and regeneration in the West Midlands. Our scope includes Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design, Systems and sub-systems Integration, Engineering construction support, Safety Verification and Testing and Commissioning.

We are looking to hire an experiencedSenior LandscapeArchitecttojoin this project. You will be based in theBirmingham Office.

What we will be looking for you todemonstrate.

• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals andAssessments;
• Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
• Experience of managinglandscape(softand hard) design during the construction phase desirable, materialselectionand sustainability considerations
• Excellent technical skills (understanding local context, standards and policies andproficiencyin Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite
• Producing high-quality work within tight timescales and budgets.
• Excellent hand drawing and presentation skills
• Site Analysis: Evaluate existing site conditions, including interface with soil, drainage, and existing vegetation

Qualifications

• BA andMaster's in Landscape architecturewith Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Professional Experience:

• UK or international Light RailMasterplanningand design standards
• TransportMasterplanning,
• Strategic and feasibility/conceptstudies;
• Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-basedprojects;
• Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
• Environmental principles understanding

Skills:

• Being an integral part of a vibrant,ambitiousand innovative team.
• Supporting the delivery of landscape-specific tasks within projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure,developmentand improvement projects, which may include:
• Preliminary/sketch and detailed design to construction drawings, including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specifications to support planning applications
• Support the continued development of our relationships with internal and external clients.
• Client-facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events.

Software skills:

• Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), AutoCAD, 3d modelling in Revit / Rhino / Sketch up, and GIS

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design,engineerandoperatewe care deeply about the legacywe’releaving behind. As part of our team,you’llhave a unique opportunity to use your skillsandexpertiseto shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

YOU MUST HAVE RIGHT TI WORK IN THE UK

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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