Urban Designer

London

A Great Place to Work….

The company offers proactive support to develop personal and technical skills including support in taking professional practice examinations and the opportunity to develop a challenging and varied career.

Who is this with….

This practice aims to create architecture which improves people's lives. They aim for an architecture which is rational and poetic, building with conviction, tackling problems head on and laterally. Deconstructing a brief and let design emerge from a close examination of the pieces. This company is convinced that sustainability and a duty to the environment should underpin everything they do. Believing that the power of architecture extends further than the dimensions of individual buildings; good urban design- embracing public spaces, transport connections and joy- is embedded in everything they do.

What is the role….

The specialist design teams work across a wide range of building types and national boundaries. Investing in staff and providing excellent development opportunities. They also aim to help students through their education with a training and internship programme. Operating from studios in London and Manchester. The teams work within specialist design units covering: urban infrastructure, commercial, culture and education, historic buildings and interiors. Projects are regularly shared between teams and its is not uncommon for three or more units to contribute to a single scheme. All design teams are supported by the operations unit, which encompasses finance, human resources, imaging, model-making, IT and marketing

Who Should Apply….

You will have a degree in a relevant subject and postgraduate qualifications in Landscape Architecture and be a member of the Landscape Institute. Typically we would expect you to have around 18 months experience in a design role. You will have experience of landscape design, landscape character assessments and landscape & visual impact assessments. You will be highly IT literate and have a working knowledgeof AutoCAD, Indesign and Sketch-up. You will be self motivated, well organised and possess strong written and verbal skills.

Future Opportunities…

A company of this scope can offer unrivalled development and career potential with the capabilities to help you achieve your career aspirations.

EcoRecruit is a specialist consultancy group providing recruitment services for the Engineering and Environmental sectors throughout the UK. We have hundreds of active vacancies on our books right now, and work exclusively with a number of clients ranging from small independent consultancies through to International multi-disciplines. To apply for this vacancy, submit your CV to environmental@ecorecruit.co.uk If this vacancy is of interest but not quite right for you, please call us today on 0121 237 3110 to discuss the opportunities we have for you or contact the team via our email address with a copy of your CV.