Assistant Landscape Architect​/Landscape Planner - South West & Wales

Role Overview

We are seeking suitably qualified Assistant Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team at WSP.

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• Supporting delivery of specific tasks within projects.
• Prepare technical information for landscape infrastructure, development and improvement projects, which may include:
  • Strategic and feasibility/concept studies;
  • Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA) for both linear and site-based projects;
  • Townscape and visual assessment (TVIA);
  • Preliminary/sketch and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applications;
  • Tender and construction packages, construction/post‑construction inspections;
• Support the continued development of our relationships with internal and external clients.
• Client‑facing role, involving design advice, attending workshops and stakeholder events.
• Joining internal multi‑disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Experience delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Experience in the successful delivery of landscape and urban design projects desirable.
• Experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase desirable.
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.