London, United Kingdom

Job Description

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:

• 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.