We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Landscape Architect (Highways) to join our dynamic Scottish Grounds Maintenance team in Scotland. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
In this role, you will provide specialist advice and support associated with the design, management & maintenance of the landscape resource within the M8 DBFO and NMC North-East & South-West Highways Contracts. It shall include undertaking landscape opportunity surveys, identifying priorities to meet and maintain health, safety, contractual and legal obligations, writing reports and supporting the preparation of designs.
This role would suit a candidate with a landscape architecture background and proven experience of landscape design and associated document preparation, ideally within Term Maintenance Highways Contracts. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, good working knowledge of relevant software, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team to support and manage project objectives and outcomes.
What You'll Do:
* Plan and undertake landscape-related surveys and assessments.
* Prepare landscape studies and support mitigation and management strategies, biodiversity reviews and planning.
* Undertake design, detailing and specification of landscape projects.
* Undertake analysis, review, checks, measurement and reporting of landscape and environmental associated projects.
* Support liaison, consultation and engagement with the Overseeing Organisation, Statutory Authorities and other third parties as required for the successful delivery of all landscape-related works, and to meet any relevant environmental, corporate and/or legal obligations on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
* Work closely with other disciplines, such as environmental and GIS teams, identifying opportunities for process improvement and support implementing innovative solutions to enhance capabilities.
* Apply techniques to extract meaningful insights and trends from large datasets to support data analysis capabilities.
* Support detailed analysis of data to inform landscape management strategies, development and reporting.
* Present reports in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences and to communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
* Ensure timely delivery within project scope, programme and budget.
Candidate Requirements:
* Able to work across all of Amey's Highways Contracts in Scotland.
* Proven experience in the field of landscape architecture and landscape management & maintenance.
* Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to think critically and support innovative solutions to complex challenges.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail in landscape design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
* An organised team player with the ability to communicate well with others.
* Ability to translate complex information, including contractual documents.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence outcomes.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present reports clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
* Good commercial awareness.
* Knowledge and experience of CDM and risk assessment. Experienced in managing and communicating hazards and risks on projects, ensuring that appropriate risk mitigation and transference are applied.
* Good working knowledge of relevant software, such as AutoCAD, KeySCAPE.
* Knowledge of GIS / Asset Management software is desirable.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, or a related discipline.
* Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.
* Appropriate experience of working on a highways maintenance contract or having successfully fulfilled a role of a similar nature is desirable.
* Strong entry level candidates with appropriate qualifications may be considered.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.
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