Senior Landscape Architect

Job Description

Senior Landscape Architect

Initial Contract up Until March 2026 with the view to extend 

Primary Purpose of the Job

• To support the provision of the landscape regeneration service, and particularly to ensure effective delivery of project programmes
• Principal Responsibilities
• Supporting the line manager in the management of the programme of landscape regeneration schemes.
• Managing all aspects of complex landscape regeneration projects, including inception, outline designs, costs and contract administration.
• Commissioning and supervising external consultants and contractors.
• Lead on design reviews/quality assurance for the landscape regeneration service.

Main Duties

• To monitor the implementation of the service plan and project programme(s), and recommend corrective action on variances.
• To undertake design reviews/quality assurance checks on projects delivered by the team.
• To optimise partnership working and prepare applications for external funding.
• To maintain the Select List(s) of landscape contractors/consultants.
• The design of all types of hard/landscape schemes including the preparation of site surveys, feasibility studies, sketch schemes, cost estimates, production drawings and specifications, reports etc.
• All aspects of contract administration.
• Be an active member of the sections management team.
• Support inter-authority service bench marking and when appropriate attend meetings.
• Support the Service management Team in the development of the Environmental Service.
• Ensure safety plans are produced and works are in compliance with CDM.
• Support and develop EMS and ensure activities are carried out in line with procedures.
• Support the council’s CRM / CSS process and liaise with customers in relation to service issues.
• Provide information to assist in the work of the Business Development Team.
• Ensure all assigned staff undertake their duties in line with their job descriptions and relevant Service Improvement Action Plans.
• Prepare resource estimates for proposed new/extra services.
• Help to develop changes/improvements to customer services
• Improve and develop customer services/consultation through attendance of self and staff at Area Forums, User Groups, Schools, Community Groups, Other Departments, Elected Members etc.
• Understand the procedures and manage/authorise claims for payment from employees and service providers within service area.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
  
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 02085149152 or email  hallew@4recruitmentservices.com