London, UK
Head of landscape
at Adjaye Associates
Adjaye Associates is seeking a head of landscape to join its team in London.
Head of landscape
We are looking for a talented and experienced head of landscape to lead and work on high profile projects across the office, and to help strategically grow our landscape business. You will have a minimum 10 years of experience working across different stages of complex projects from conception to completion and have an enthusiasm for business development. Previous experience in the Middle East would be an advantage.
The role offers carries high-level responsibility.
Responsibilities:
- lead the landscape team and encourage collaborative working
- manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining first-class people and business skills
- project management
- establish landscape requirements and manage project resourcing
- work with the head of new business to identify opportunities and secure new business for the practice
- present ideas and concepts to the principal, directors, and clients.
Qualities and skills:
- degree in landscape architecture
- chartered member of the landscape institute
- passion for landscape architecture
- exceptional design skills and technical ability
- proven project management experience
- demonstrate success with new business activities
- understanding of different climates and conditions in order to recommend suitable planting
- excellent knowledge around sustainability
- confident, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
- a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, career long learning
- ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction by the principal
- ability to work well under pressure, and successfully meet deadlines
- experience of the following: Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Outlook
- must have the right to work in the UK
Applying:
- include a CV, portfolio, cover letter and salary expectations detailing why you think you would be suited to the role using the ‘apply’ link below
Salary: Undisclosed