Associate Director, Landscape Architecture

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Are you a dynamic Landscape Architecture Associate Director with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects? The Associate Director, Landscape Architecture leads and inspires their team to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking international and UK projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget. 

They operate autonomously, requiring only minimal supervision from the Senior Associate/Director and are responsible for supporting junior colleagues to achieve their full potential. 

Not only do they support the delivery of corporate-level business development strategies, but they actively support the development of leads and generation of new business across existing and future sectors and markets.

What are we looking for:

  • Degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level. 
  • Possesses proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline. 
  • Professional registration or equivalent preferred. 
  • Able to demonstrate strong design skills and creative vision coupled with high level of technical expertise. Examples of past built work strongly preferred. 
  • People management experience essential, teams of 2-5 people.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the capability to perform with agility in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Capability to work to deadlines, managing multiple projects while projecting composure and excellent leadership qualities.

    • What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home. 
  • A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
  • 23 days annual leave with the option to buy more.
  • A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension.

    • If this role interests you, read on for details about the role responsibilities.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Project Delivery

  • Manages teams to consistently deliver design and technical excellence that meet high quality standards.
  • Demonstrates expertise in design and/or areas, establishing themselves as a specialist in a particular field.
  • Plans, coordinates and manages the project process, maintaining involvement throughout.
  • Liaises with project and design directors to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking projects are delivered consistently.
  • Leads project meetings and client presentations, acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business.

    • Leadership

  • Role models Benoy’s values and fosters a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
  • Leads, guides and provides training to junior talent, providing timely feedback that contributes to their continuing creative, technical and professional development.
  • Initiates or participates in organisation of studio or group activities, leads brainstorming sessions and manages conflict effectively and calmly.

    • Client Relationships

  • Engages with colleagues to support the development of new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications.
  • Assists in the preparation of fee bids and undertakes fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects in coordination with the Directors.

    • Budget Control

  • Demonstrates a sound understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensures project targets are achieved through sensible management of time and allocated resources.
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    Location:
    London
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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