Landscape Architect

**How you'll make a difference**
South Gloucestershire is a high-profile growth location in the South West and due to this we are looking for an Landscape architect to work in our dynamic and busy Place Improvements Team offering the opportunity to gain broad and valuable experience in thepublic sector.
Working as part of our small landscape team you will be responsible for the delivery of landscape design for a wide range of place making projects including design of new public open spaces, high street green infrastructure enhancement schemes, design of newplay areas, access improvements and public open space landscape design. You will make a difference by ensuring the efficient and sustainable management of open spaces either through direct or partnership delivery. You will have an enthusiastic, supportiveteam around you to help you grow and develop your career.
**What you will be doing?**:

- You will provide landscape design services for the Place Improvements Team, other Council departments (regeneration and highways) and external clients including the preparation of contract documentation for landscape and construction contracts, briefs forconsultancy services, project management, tendering and contract administration.
- You will plan and organise projects and cases to achieve defined policy/technical outcomes in accordance with agreed standards and timescales. Develop practical approaches to resolve issues plan their implementation and manage their delivery
- You will determine the data/information required to assess and resolve given problems; undertake analysis and derive conclusions to inform solutions as a basis for setting out options and making recommendations.

**What we need from you**:

- You will have the relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Landscape Architecture and membership of the Landscape Institute.
- You will require considerable post-qualification experience of designing, developing and delivering complex landscape and environmental projects, including budgetary and contract management.
- You will have project management skills and proven track record in the delivery of projects within set timescales and to budget.
- You will be able to communicate effectively and build working relationships with differing stakeholders including architects, design consultants, contractors covering a variety of design/construction disciplines, volunteers, a wide range of community groups,staff and external companies and organisations.
- You will have experience of financial reporting, maintaining records and budgets and providing reports.

**How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different**:

- We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
- We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
- As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities

**Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.**
We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of
We're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.
We’re providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.
We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.
We’re making a difference, be part of it
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