Job DescriptionJoin our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'
Join us as an Assistant Landscape Architect and be at the centre of excellence delivering projects by our multi-disciplinary design, engineering and environmental teams. As part of our diverse team, you'll get involved in every aspect of Landscape Architecture-from Transformational Programmes for critical UK national infrastructure to our flood alleviation and public realm enhancement schemes, supporting clients nationally and internationally to help build resilient environments and high-quality places for people and nature. We'll enable you to advance your career in the direction that interests you across buildings & places, energy, water, transportation, security & defence. Your career development means a lot to us, so you'll enjoy first-class training, including a bespoke fortnightly programme to support you on your journey as part of the Landscape Institute's Pathway to Chartership.
Your purpose:"An Assistant Landscape Architect has a range of responsibilities that support senior team members and contribute to the design and implementation of landscape projects. Here are some of the principal accountabilities:
- Project Assistance: Assisting senior landscape architects with project management, design development, and technical drawing.
- Collaboration: Working closely with landscape architects, ecologists, and arboriculturists to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
- Site Visits: Participating in site visits to gather information, assess conditions, and monitor project progress.
- Report Writing:Supporting in the production of technical reports and specifications.
- Design Workshops: Engaging in design workshops to develop creative solutions and detailed designs
- Graphic Production: Creating visual representations of landscape designs, including plans, sections, details and 3D models.
- Environmental Improvements: Preparing project briefs for landscape and environmental improvements to public open spaces".
What you can bring:- You will need a Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture and be working towards, or have a desire to become, a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.
- Ability to report write and high-quality presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent team working skills working within multi-disciplinary projects.
- A passion for design and willingness to learn.
- An awareness of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment methodologies.
- Good proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe software packages with a passion to explore the use of Revit, Sketch Up and Enscape used as a design tool and for presentational outputs.
- Experience and an understanding of BIM.
- Confident team worker, who is open minded and flexible in their approach to the types of work we do.
- Applicants must hold a full valid driving licence and live within a reasonable travelling distance of Woodcote Grove office in Epsom, Surrey.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis? We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.
Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.
We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
