London, UK
Landscape architect
at Assael Architecture
Assael Architecture is looking for a landscape architect to join its team in London.
Award-winning multi-disciplinary practice, Assael Architecture is looking for talented and ambitious landscape architects to join the Assael Exteriors team.
Assael Exteriors is a division of Assael Architecture and a landscape practice registered with the Landscape Institute. We offer urban design and landscape services from concept through to technical design and works on site, with a focus on residentially-led projects with public realm.
Working closely with architects and wider design teams, we design urban green infrastructure and public and private spaces that contribute to vibrant, functional and sustainable developments. Our work ensures residents, visitors and passers-by have engaging and visually attractive environments that enhance their health and wellbeing.
Over recent years we have developed a diverse portfolio, including riverside public realm, town centre regeneration, podia and green roofs, and the co-location of industrial and residential uses. The team provides early design input into many of Assael Architecture’s projects to ensure landscape and urban design thinking underpins the wider practice’s design approach.
The successful candidate must have an interest in the design of green infrastructure, public realm and residential amenity. Candidates must have experience from concept through to planning with good presentation skills.
Summary of main responsibilities are to:
- execute project work as directed by associate directors/associate in co-operation with other assigned staff, preparing relevant design drawings; including planning, tender and construction documentation
- oversee the design process from initial concept through to detail design ensuring concepts are of an exemplary standard, meeting client expectations under the supervision of associate directors/associate
- monitor and guide students and other allocated staff and take action where performance and delivery deviates from agreed concept
- attend external project related meetings
- contribute to internal team meetings and design reviews
- discuss technical and commercial matters with suppliers and consultants
- liaise with professional consultants, external specialists and statutory authorities
Candidates must have the following qualifications, experience and skills:
- landscape architect graduate
- experience working with landscape design and access statements
- experience across RIBA stages 2 and 3 with an emphasis on planning stages and planning applications
- proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
- proficient in either AutoCAD or Vectorworks and SketchUp
- Revit proficient at planning stages would be advantageous
- graphic presentation skills
- hand drawing skills
- organised individual, with the ability to work to deadlines
- excellent attention to detail
- happy to work as part of a small and energetic team
- good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation
The practice has been recognised many times for its efforts to ensure that staff are rewarded, supported, and given the career and life opportunities that enable them to thrive and reach their full potential. Some of our recent awards include winning Building Magazine’s Good Employer Award in 2018 and the Architects’ Journal AJ100 Employer of the Year Award in 2017, being a finalist for Building Design’s ‘Best Architect Employer’ Award and the AJ100’s Employer of the Year Award in 2020, and consistently being placed on The Sunday Times’ Best 100 Small Companies to Work For list. We operate from modern design studios in Putney, London with around 90 staff. We offer competitive salaries and award-winning benefits.
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending a cover letter, CV and condensed selection of work samples to Rebecca Squires via the apply for job button below.
@assaelarchitect