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Landscape Architect Job Alerts 2023

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Graduate Landscape Architect

Dublin

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Graduate Landscape Architect to expand our team in Dublin. If you have the enthusiasm to excel, creative flair and a passion to improve the natural environment, we want to hear from you.

Our diverse team has a friendly and informal working atmosphere, but we are passionate about the quality of our work and providing optimum solutions for our clients and the environment through the creation of inspirational and sustainable places and spaces.

We have an expanding portfolio of challenging and high profile projects including urban regeneration, public design and environmental assessment projects. You will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of projects gaining exposure to a diverse range of design challenges and developing sustainable design solutions. Based in our Malahide office, you will support our friendly team of landscape architects.

Your Role:
• The design and production of landscape projects from concept to completion
• Production of supporting illustration and graphics
• Working within design teams, liaising with clients, planning authorities, contractors, etc.
• Undertaking site visits, surveys etc for a range of projects.

About You:
The position requires good all-round skills in design, graphics, presentation, verbal and written communication and a combination of design flair and technical competence. It is important that you have the ability to work collaboratively, articulate ideas and communicate effectively.

• A degree and/or a post graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or a relevant discipline
• Strong, creative and innovative design skills
• Ideally 2 years professional experience but not essential
• An ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Excellent graphic skills and ability in hand drawing, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and Revit
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Proficient use of AutoCAD, Photoshop and other computer graphics is required as a minimum.

A degree and/or a post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and membership of the ILI/LI is required.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

In return, we can offer:
• Competitive salary with excellent opportunities for personal advancement
• Attractive pension plan
• In service life insurance
• Environment – the office overlooks Malahide Marina and is proximate to public transport, retail and leisure facilities

Please forward your CV, sample portfolio of recent work and cover letter to [email protected].

About TBS
TBS is an established design-led practice based in Dublin offering Landscape Architecture and Urban Design services. Approaching our 20th anniversary, we bring a great depth of knowledge and experience to our work across both the private and public sectors.

Our team are united by the goal to achieve sustainable development on behalf of our clients with the current climate emergency in focus, we ensure that all our work promotes climate change mitigation and resilience.

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovative thinking pushing the boundaries of creative thinking to resolve the most challenging of issues. Whether we are advising a commercial developer or a local authority we take a collaborative approach to our design solutions.

TBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We value the differences, needs and contributions a diverse workforce represents and we strive to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all our people related activities.

Job advertisement posted on September 12th, 2023.

Belfast City Council

Landscape Planning and Development Officer, Full-time

Belfast

There is currently one permanent, full-time post. Other permanent, temporary or fixed term posts on a full-time, part-time or job share basis may be filled from a reserve list.

Salary scale SO2; SCP 27 to 29, £33,820 - £35,411 per annum.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Senior Landscape Planning and Development Officers for assisting with the development and delivery of landscaping activities which further the aims of the service and to deliver the associated portfolio of responsibilities to agreed quality, time and budget targets, focusing on landscape architecture.
Summary of main duties:

To contribute to, in liaison with the Senior Landscape Planning and Development Officers and the Landscape Planning and Development Manager, an annual programme of project work as agreed and prioritised by the Department’s Land and Capital Programme involving landscape planning input, formulating planning proposals and to prioritise, timetable and cost the work for approval.
To assist in the delivery of a range of landscape projects associated with council maintained open spaces e.g. parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, sports pitches, civic spaces and community gardens.
To assist in the preparation of all relevant technical information required to deliver landscape projects e.g. design briefs, project programmes, cost estimates, production information, written specifications and presentation drawings.
To inspect and report on siteworks associated with the delivery of landscape projects.
To assist as directed in the provision of landscape architectural advice to other councils, community groups and other statutory and non-statutory agencies.
To assist in the preparation of appropriate landscape planning information for the development of Management Plans for selected parks and open spaces.

To download the full application pack and for more information about the role, please visit:

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/jobs

Application email: [email protected]

Closing date: 04-09-2023

Job advertisement posted on August 18th, 2023.

Brady Shipman Martin

Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin

About the role:

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Landscape Architect for a full-time position in our Dublin office to work with our existing landscape, masterplanning, planning and environmental project teams on a wide range of interesting projects throughout Ireland. Our practice has a friendly, informal, and professional working atmosphere, with a focus for delivering high quality work, providing the best solutions for our clients and the environment.

The role offers significant potential for professional development and advancement, working on a wide range of landscape projects for a range of private and public sector client teams. An attractive remuneration package will reflect the role and your experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

a recognised professional landscape architecture or landscape design qualification,
5-7 years plus professional experience working as a landscape architect from concept development through to detailed design, tendering and supervision of on-site construction, with good all round skill set, combined with design flair and technical competence,
full, clean driving licence,
excellent interpersonal and organisational skills,
excellent drawing, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills, and
an ability to work collaboratively and creatively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Please forward Cover Letter, CV, and Portfolio with relevant examples of your work to [email protected]. Please add reference SLA2023-Dublin to subject line.

About us:

Brady Shipman Martin is a multi-disciplinary landscape, planning and environmental consultancy with offices in Cork, Dublin, and Limerick. We provide a broad range of professional services in the areas of landscape architecture, urban design, master-planning, planning and development, strategic planning, environmental planning and environmental assessment. For further details about BSM, please visit our website at www.bradyshipmanmartin.com

Job advertisement posted on July 27th, 2023.

Cunnane Stratton Reynolds

Assistant or Project Landscape Architects

Cork

With offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway, Cunnane Stratton Reynolds is ideally placed to offer opportunities for alternative or flexible working arrangements. We can accommodate staff who would like a centrally located office as well as the option of a different working routine as a way to progress their career, mixing potentially a home working base closely linked with either a regional or Dublin office.

CSR is a well-established, award-winning national practice, offering full Landscape Architectural, Environmental and Town Planning, and Arboricultural services. We also offer services in the UK through our sister offices in London and Manchester. The practice has a broad and expanding portfolio of parks and public open space design, masterplanning and public realm work, commercial and residential projects, landscape and countryside resource planning and landscape planning / impact assessment projects. We are currently looking to appoint experienced Assistant and Project Landscape Architects to join our friendly team in Cork.

You must be a team player with good technical and design skills who wishes to be involved in the development of innovative, cost effective and buildable solutions in an environment that is collaborative, stimulating and challenging.

You will have a Degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture, MILI or equivalent, full driving licence, excellent AutoCAD skills, 3 - 5 years’ experience for the Project Landscape Architect position with a strong emphasis on delivering projects through detailed design to site.

Essential Skills and Experience:

AutoCAD skills - to City & Guilds level 2/3, or equivalent.
Creative designer
Good appreciation of the design process at a range of scales
Strong sense of design quality
Strong hard and soft landscape design, detailing skills and knowledge
Ability to work within a team, to formulate and communicate ideas.
Excellent graphic and presentational skills – photoshop, sketch up, hand drawing etc.
Excellent desktop publishing / office / word capability.
Hand drawing skill

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Report writing
Urban design qualifications or experience
Horticultural qualifications or experience
GIS
LVIA
3D CAD and digital modelling
Site work, working with contractors and site monitoring

Please submit your details including a letter of interest and accompanied by an up to date Curriculum Vitae and a Portfolio of relevant design work for the attention of Jim Kelly to Cunnane Stratton Reynolds by email to [email protected].

Job advertisement posted on July 27th, 2023.

Office of Public Works

Park Superintendent Grade II - Tree Officer

Dublin

The Park Superintendant Grade II - Tree Officer will be responsible, subject to the oversight of the Chief Park Superintendant, for the efficient implementation of the OPW Tree Safety Management System in addition to co-ordinating tree management services for heritage services. They will be expected to work closely with colleagues across heritage services and will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, standards and technological advances around the provision and management of trees and their ecological services within the portfolio.

The Role:

The Park Superintendent Grade II - Tree Officer will be responsible, subject to the oversight of the Chief Park Superintendent, for the efficient implementation of the OPW Tree Safety Management System in addition to co-ordinating tree management services for heritage services. They will be expected to work closely with colleagues across heritage services and will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, standards and technological advances around the provision and management of trees and their ecological services within the portfolio.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Park Superintendent Grade II - Tree Officer include:
• Collaborative engagement with the relevant managers across heritage services in the delivery of the commitments contained within the Tree Safety Management Policy and to provide such advice and appropriate professional support, as they required from time to time.
• Providing leadership in driving a tree safety culture within heritage services while engaging collaboratively with operational, administrative and technical staff, the public, representative groups and public bodies within the state.
• Further developing the OPW Tree Safety Management System and providing arboricultural & related scientific input into OPW policy documents and initiatives including GIS & technologies advances
• Advising on Industry Standards, Legislative Requirements including Health & Safety and Environmental requirements including their implications and applications for OPW, its employees and visitors
• Co-ordinating the management of the OPW tree resource in a sustainable and cost efficient manner
• Co-ordinating and carrying out tree surveys, risk assessments, data input for use with tree management software and analysis of survey information to inform tree management approaches and arboricultural work schedules
• Preparing Tree Constraints Plans and Veteran Tree Policies as required
• Updating/ developing tree specifications, tender documents for tree related works and activities
• Co-ordinating the arboricultural training and upskilling of the grounds staff
• Provide a specialist advisory service on arboriculture to other section of OPW and other Government Departments as required
• Liaising with utility companies on works affecting OPW trees
• Promoting public awareness of the benefits of trees and engaging with the public on tree initiatives
• Co-ordinating tree research with the purpose of advancing tree management in OPW
• Advising on legislative requirements as they pertain to trees and their sensitive environments including protected species
• Directing and supporting individuals and teams of outdoor staff in support of excellent service delivery and communicating effectively with key stakeholders;
• Drafting answers for PQs, Ministerial representations, AIEs, press queries and other information requirements that relate to trees
• Participate in the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS)
• Other duties may be assigned as appropriate

Vacancy and location

The successful candidate(s) will be based at the OPW offices at Whitefields, Phoenix Park, Dublin, unless otherwise agreed with the Director of Heritage Services.

The work is divided between field and office, with travelling envisaged. The Park Superintendent will be required to travel to various locations nationally and stay overnight away from their work base for short periods in connection with the performance of the specified duties. A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any further vacancies which may arise.

Closing Date: 3:00pm Thursday, 20th July 2023

For all information relevant to this vacancy please see www.publicjobs.ie

Job advertisement posted on July 11th, 2023.

Belfast City Council

Full time Landscape Planning and Development Officer
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Closing date: 10-07-2023

There is currently one permanent, full-time post. Other permanent, temporary or fixed term posts on a full-time, part-time or job share basis may be filled from a reserve list.

Salary scale SO2; SCP 27 to 29, £33,820 - £35,411 per annum.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Senior Landscape Planning and Development Officers for assisting with the development and delivery of landscaping activities which further the aims of the service and to deliver the associated portfolio of responsibilities to agreed quality, time and budget targets, focusing on landscape architecture.

Summary of main duties:

To contribute to, in liaison with the Senior Landscape Planning and Development Officers and the Landscape Planning and Development Manager, an annual programme of project work as agreed and prioritised by the Department’s Land and Capital Programme involving landscape planning input, formulating planning proposals and to prioritise, timetable and cost the work for approval.
To assist in the delivery of a range of landscape projects associated with council maintained open spaces e.g. parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, sports pitches, civic spaces and community gardens.
To assist in the preparation of all relevant technical information required to deliver landscape projects e.g. design briefs, project programmes, cost estimates, production information, written specifications and presentation drawings.
To inspect and report on siteworks associated with the delivery of landscape projects.
To assist as directed in the provision of landscape architectural advice to other councils, community groups and other statutory and non-statutory agencies.
To assist in the preparation of appropriate landscape planning information for the development of Management Plans for selected parks and open spaces.

To download the full application pack and for more information about the role, please visit:

https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/jobs

Application email/URL:

[email protected]

Closing date: 10-07-2023

Job advertisement posted on Jun 30th, 2023.

Fingal County Council

Graduate , Assistant & Executive Parks and Landscape Officers

Dublin

Graduate Parks and Landscape Officer

The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by the Local Authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the Local Authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to them in relation to the area of any other Local Authority.

Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

Hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)

It is desirable that candidates:

Demonstrate understanding of good professional knowledge and skills
Have the ability to work on his/her own initiative;
Have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people;
Possess good organisational skills;
Possess a full clean driving licence.

For more information and to apply please click on the link below.

Graduate Parks and Landscape Officer- 2023

Assistant Parks and Landscape Officer

Assisting in the management of natural resources within the County, including arboricultural management, and bio-diversity conservation.
Monitoring and reporting the delivery and standard of deliver of plans, programmes and projects.
Staff management.
Financial control.
Dealing with Area Committees and community, resident and interest groups.
Preparing designs and drafting proposals/plans/reports/studies for projects and services.
Assessing and reporting on planning applications, wayleave applications, land disposal requests and other related queries.
Correspondence administration including ensuring that correspondence is responded to in accordance with customer standards.
Researching and drafting replies and reports to deputations and area committee meetings.
Co-ordinating with other Council Departments.
Contributing to County-wide functions within the public realm section.
Preparing documents for procurement of supplies, services and capital projects.
Carrying out such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned.

Candidates shall hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications).

Candidates shall also:

have not less than two years post graduate satisfactory experience of planning, design, development and management of one or more of the following: Parks, Heritage Landscapes and Gardens, Open Spaces, Green Infrastructure, Public Realm and Urban Design, Urban Forests, Sports Grounds, Recreation and Play facilities, Burial Grounds, Community Gardens and Allotments;
process a high standard of professional competence and experience; and
have good communication skills, ability to work on their own initiative and as a team member
It is desirable that candidates possess a full clean driving license.

For more information and to apply please click on the link below.

Assistant Parks and Landscape Officer

Executive Parks and Landscape Officer

The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by the Local Authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the Local Authority , when required, and such duties as may be assigned to them in relation to the area of any other Local Authority.

Person employed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area.

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards around the provision and management of operational areas. He/She will be expected to supervise, control and carry out operational services given to him/her and may include, but not limited to, planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance.

Assisting in the management of natural resources within the County including arboricultural management, and bio-diversity conservation.
Monitoring and reporting the delivery and standard of delivery of plans, programmes and projects.
Staff management.
Financial control.
Dealing with Area Committees and community, resident and interest groups.
Preparing designs and drafting proposals/plans/reports/studies for projects and services.
Assessing and reporting on planning applications, wayleave applications, land disposal requests and other related queries.
Correspondence administration including ensuring that correspondence is responded to in accordance with customer standards.
Researching and drafting replies and reports to deputations and area committee meetings.
Co-Ordinating with other Council Departments.
Contributing to County-wide functions within the public realm section.
Preparing documents for procurement of supplies, services and capital projects.
Carrying out such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned.

Candidates shall hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications).

Candidates shall also:

have not less than five years post graduate satisfactory experience of planning, design, development and management of one or more of the following: Parks, Heritage Landscapes and Gardens, Open Spaces, Green Infrastructure, Public Realm and Urban Design, Urban Forests, Sports Grounds, Recreation and Play facilities, Burial Grounds, Community Gardens and Allotments;
possess a high standard of professional competence and experience;
have the ability to work on their own initiative and as a team member and to manage and motivate staff to achieve corporate objectives;
have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives;
have proven ability to manage the delivery of projects on time and within budget, including dealing with procurement, contractors, professional consultants;
have the ability to develop policies, strategies, best practice guidance and the preparation of technical reports as required; and
have a good working knowledge of the legal and regulatory standards that apply to local authorities, including Health and Safety.
It is desirable that candidates possess a full clean driving licence.

For more information and to apply please click on the link below.

Executive Parks and Landscape Officer 2023

For more information on the work of the Parks Division of Fingal County Council:

https://youtu.be/UqG-WXYKh6c

Check this out too – The making of “A breathing space for Fingal’ Bloom Garden 2023”:

https://youtu.be/3PZJWxvNW2E

Job advertisement posted on Jun 23rd, 2023.

DRLA Landscape Architects

Project Landscape Architect – Part time position

Limerick

Immediate opportunity exists for a somewhat experienced Project Landscape Architect in our Limerick office.

We are an Irish Landscape Institute Registered Practice, we pride ourselves in providing high quality designs, advice, sustainable and creative solutions for our clients in the fields of landscape architecture, biodiversity and arboriculture. We work across a wide variety of sectors including housing, leisure, transport, renewable energy, local government, conservation and education and have built a good reputation for dealing with complex and challenging projects, providing the best outcomes for our clients, the environment, and local communities. We pride ourselves in being easy to work with, approachable, communicative, and generally being part of the team.

Due to our rapidly increasing workload, on a range of prestigious projects in Limerick, Clare, Galway and Tipperary, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Landscape Architect to join our friendly and growing team. This is a permanent position, based at our offices in Limerick. We are happy to consider part-time options.

The requirements of the post is varied and typically would involve the following:

Hard and soft landscape design proposals for a range of developments at all stages from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
Production of technical drawings using AutoCAD.
Production of illustrative material and photomontages using relevant software or hand drawn.
Acting as a day-to-day client interface.
Production of inspection reports.
Working with the Principal Landscape Architect and Colleagues to help develop new client/ business development opportunities.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Good time management skills, with the ability to manage the workload associated with multiple deadlines and projects.
A membership of the Irish Landscape Institute is desirable.
A degree in Landscape Architecture.
At least 3 years relevant consultancy experience is preferred for the role, showing commercial awareness and successful project outcomes.
Good horticultural knowledge and technical skills to develop detailed landscape designs and specification work with a keen interest in creating high quality and sustainable places.
Full Irish driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

To apply, please submit a CV, covering letter/ email and a portfolio of your design work to [email protected]
NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job advertisement posted on Jun 15th, 2023.

Cunnane Stratton Reynolds

Graduate or Assistant Landscape Architect

Dublin

Position of Graduate or Assistant Landscape Architect in our Dublin Office

Cunnane Stratton Reynolds is an award-winning national practice with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway, offering full Landscape Architectural, Town Planning and Arboricultural services. We also offer services in the UK through our sister offices in London and Manchester. The practice has a broad and expanding portfolio of parks and public open space design, masterplanning and public realm work, commercial and residential projects, landscape and countryside resource planning and landscape planning and impact assessment. We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Senior Landscape Architect and Project Manager to join our friendly team in our centrally located Dublin office.

The applicant should be a team player with good technical skills who will be assisting in the design, drafting, delivery and management of landscape projects undertaken by the practice. The role is for a self-motivated graduate or junior landscape architect and will offer design and detailing, site and construction experience in hard and soft landscape schemes. The role offers potential for professional development on a wide range of landscape projects for private and public sector clients.

Requirements include a Degree in Landscape Architecture, MILI or equivalent or eligible/working towards full membership, and a minimum of 12 months experience with excellent AutoCAD skills and a full driving licence.

The applicant will demonstrate technical expertise in the following:

Excellent AutoCAD skills to City & Guilds level 2/3, or equivalent
Experience using REVIT (preferred)
Creative, contemporary design skills
Thorough understanding and skill in hard landscape design and detailing Planting knowledge and soft landscape design skills
Understanding of landscape construction and working on site
Ability to work within a team, to formulate and communicate ideas
Excellent graphic and presentational skills (e.g. photoshop, sketchup, hand drawing etc.) Desktop publishing and word processing capability (MS Word, Powerpoint, InDesign etc.)
Relevant experience in a landscape architectural consultancy (preferred)

Please submit your details including a letter of interest and accompanied by an up to date Curriculum Vitae and a Portfolio of relevant project work for the attention of Declan O’Leary to Cunnane Stratton Reynolds by email to [email protected].

Job advertisement posted on April 11th, 2023 and reposted May 30th, 2023.

Dublin City Council

Assistant Parks and Landscape Officer

Dublin

Dublin City Council is looking for Landscape Architects

Dublin City Council seeks to enhance the city’s attraction as a place in which to invest, to work, to live and to visit. Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services sits within the Culture, Recreation & Economic Services Department. Its remit is to contribute to providing an attractive, green & sustainable city through the planning, design and management of a diverse range of landscape types and green assets, from the flagship parks to urban pocket parks and public realm.

The appointed Landscape Architect will report to the City Parks Superintendent and work as part of a team to deliver an ambitious programme of capital works improvements which includes the development of new parks, public realm projects, design of green infrastructure interventions and conservation of heritage infrastructure.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL

ossess good, relevant professional knowledge and experience;

be able to work within multi-disciplinary teams;
be capable of working on own initiative;
possess good interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide rangeof people;
possess good organisation skills;
have good IT skills;
possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required todrive in the course of their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS - Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

Candidates shall hold a qualification (Level 8 or higher on the National Framework ofQualifications); in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or EnvironmentalScience.
Have not less than two years post graduate satisfactory experience of planning, design,development and management of one or more of the following: Parks, Heritage Landscapes andGardens, Open Spaces, Green Infrastructure, Public Realm and Urban Design, Urban Forests, SportsGrounds, Recreation and Play facilities, Burial Grounds, Community Gardens and Allotments;
possess a high standard of professional competence and experience; and
have good communication skills, ability to work on their own initiative and as a team member

DUTIES - The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:

Managing parks in accordance with international best practice standards;
Planning, designing and directing improvements to local and flagship parks;
Tendering and procurement in relation to services and capital projects;
Conservation of built heritage in historic parks;
Working with a diverse range of interest groups;
Collaborating with other departments and disciplines of the City Council to achieve corporate objectives;
Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For more information and to apply please click on the link below.

Job Detail - Dublin City Council

The Closing Date will be at Midnight on Friday 16th June, 2023

Job advertisement posted on May 26th, 2023

Arup

Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin or Cork

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, Technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Team Lead – Landscape Architecture and Urban Design

Having established a Landscape Architecture practice in 2021 to complement our cities planning and design capability, and following significant growth over the past few years, Arup is seeking an experienced, talented and enthusiastic Landscape Architect to lead this team, helping us deliver on our growing portfolio of projects and provide creative, future thinking on the sustainable development of our Cities, Masterplanning, Streets and Green/Blue infrastructure projects. The role can be based in either Dublin or Cork.

We are looking for a senior level candidate who will bring vision and a strong sustainability mindset to the design of our planning and built environment projects. Our cities, towns, districts and public infrastructure require a transformative approach in the coming years, to deliver on our sustainability objectives. The candidate would play a central role in this, working with our colleagues and our clients to provide innovative urban and landscape architecture design on the projects in which we are involved. This is a Discipline Lead position within our planning team, supporting our transport, energy, water and buildings businesses whilst also delivering work for the team’s own client base.

Arup is focussed on the delivery of high quality, sustainable solutions for the built and semi-natural environment and has a strong portfolio of projects across all sectors, including roads and streets, rail, aviation, energy, water and buildings (commercial, science, industry and technology, residential, healthcare and education). We are looking for someone with the experience in the delivery of Masterplanning, Landscape planning and detailed design projects with the ambition to continue to develop and grow this team of professionals and to further develop our skills and expertise, to shape a better world and to deliver what our clients need.

Current Projects/Skills and attributes needed

A recognised professional landscape architecture or landscape design qualification;
Full membership of the Irish Landscape Institute (or equivalent).
Excellent all-round skill set, including design flair and innovative thinking, coupled with the requisite technical competence, knowledge of landscape planning mechanisms and detailed design and construction experience;
Good presentation, and written and verbal communication skills;
A minimum of 12 – 15 years professional experience working as a landscape architect from concept development through to detailed design;
Previous relevant experience in leading and developing landscape architecture and/or urban design teams in a multi-disciplinary environment;
Experience of Landscape Visual Impact Assessment work would be beneficial;
A good working knowledge of AutoCAD and the Adobe suite is required. Revit / GIS software and other digital skills would be a further advantage;
An ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment;

What to expect at Arup:

A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
Competitive performance-based salary growth.
A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.

Join us in shaping a better world.

Our goal is to shape a better world, finding solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the most expansive impacts of our work. Our drive to build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness and respect. At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in social, cultural and educational events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or with your colleagues by joining staff networks such as those for women, culture or the LGBTQ+ community.

Apply here!

Job advertisement posted on May 19th, 2023

Áit Urbanism + Landscape

Graduate Landscape Architect

Dublin

Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd. is an award winning practice based in the historic Liberties area of Dublin 8. We are currently looking for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to further develop their knowledge and design skills working on a dynamic range of projects from design through to on-site completion. We have a diverse portfolio of clients and projects in Dublin City and county and throughout Ireland.

Our projects include public sector work in the areas of public realm design, public consultation, master planning, detailed design, preparation of tender packages and supervision of projects on site. Private sector work involving all stages, across a broad spectrum of project types such as social housing, student accommodation, hotel developments, residential, office and retail schemes. We are involved in a number of green infrastructure projects including green infrastructure strategies, design of greenways along various canal routes, LVIA’s and production of landscape reports and assessments.

The management at Áit Urbanism + Landscape are supportive of and committed to ensuring that the junior/graduate members of our team are mentored on every aspect of the broad range of skills and knowledge base necessary to progress to undertaking their professional exams/advance to the next level in their careers in Landscape Architecture.

Job description & duties generally

Key roles include:

Assisting senior team members on a variety of projects
Assisting in the design and development of landscape schemes from sketch design through to construction
Production of supporting visualisations and graphics

The preferred candidates will have:

A recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture
Possess excellent design capabilities and technical competence
Ability to take instruction, and work on own initiative
Excellent graphic skills, knowledge and interest in/of relevant software including AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up, Revit, Enscape etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Relevant professional or related experience preferable.

Salary: Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience and skill level.

Please forward a pdf of a sample of your portfolio and your CV via email with two references to Margaret Egan at [email protected]

Job advertisement posted on May 10th, 2023

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Assistant Environmental Planning Manager

Dublin / Wexford / Mayo

Background information and role:

Overview of New Planning and Environmental - Related Professional Opportunities:

The Department has significantly expanded its staffing resources in the planning and related areas in recent years in response to the resurgence in the Irish economy and an increased requirement for an effective regulatory and policy framework in planning and to meet the developmental requirements of wider society and the economy. The EU and International Planning and Regulation (EUIPR) Unit provides a key service in the integration of environmental objectives from a broad range of EU and national legislation and policies in the climate action, biodiversity, water and other sectors with land use planning to ensure sustainable development. The assessment and management of potential environmental effects of new policy and legislation is critical for the delivery of policies and programmes of Government.

The Department now wishes to further strengthen its team of environmental experts and is seeking to appoint a person at the grade of Assistant Environmental Planning Manager (HEO Equivalent). It is intended to form a panel for the purpose of filling any additional positions which may arise within the Department within the next year.

The Role - Assistant Environmental Planning Manager:

The successful candidate will be required to provide environmental expertise and to assist with undertaking and management of environmental assessments (Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA), and other assessments, such as strategic flood risk assessment) where required, in relation to relevant aspects of the Department’s work including the preparation of statutory guidelines, directives or other relevant plans or programmes in relation to the Minister’s functions under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and the regulations thereto, and to any other relevant legislation, as well as assist with the following:

Managing the development of Government designations of sites for Strategic Development Zones with regard to any requirements for SEA, AA and other relevant environmental aspects;
Supporting the analysis of statutory plans of planning authorities and regional assemblies (and such other plans and programmes which may be subject to SEA or AA) in connection with the Minister’s statutory functions, including supporting the Minister’s designation as a statutory Environmental Authority pursuant to the SEA Directive, and to advise authorities, assemblies and other plan making bodies of likely requirements;
Inputting to the formulation and assessment of primary and secondary legislation including in relation to EU environmental directives and regulations;
Inputting to the formulation and assessment of guidance documents or guidelines with respect to EU environmental directives and regulations;
Liaising, as necessary, with other Divisions of the Department and with other Departments, local authorities, key agencies, the professions, industry and other stakeholders on mat

The successful candidate, working under the strategic direction of the Environmental Planning Manager in the EUIPR Section, will be required to:

Undertake research and data gathering and stakeholder engagement within demanding timeframes;
Manage and direct supporting research and analysis by stakeholders;
Represent the Department at meetings, conferences and other fora both at home and abroad; and
Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Environmental Planning Manager or the Principal Officer from time to time.

Experience and Skills:

The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in relevant research and analytical capability but also the ability to perform as highly effective communicator and manager of complex processes, bringing a proven track record of interpreting evidence covering a range of topics or sectors, combined with excellent IT skills, and the ability to make compelling arguments for decision and policy makers at senior management and political levels.

Essential requirements:

Candidates must on or before 21st April 2023 have:

An Honours Degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in ecology, environmental science, natural sciences or a related area;
A minimum of four years post-qualification experience, at least two years of which must relate to undertaking/management/review of statutory Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment processes and associated environmental reports, preferably as part of statutory planning processes, and the interpretation and implementation of relevant environmental policies and legislation as key day-to-day responsibilities;
A capacity to communicate complex issues clearly;
Demonstrated ability to show leadership and be highly responsive in an evolving role;
The ability to work well as part of a team and take ownership of projects, in accordance with best practice;
An in-depth understanding of the relevant issues comprising a detailed understanding of relevant EU and Irish environmental legislation, as well as the Irish Planning system.
A full and current driving license that enables the holder to drive in Ireland.

Desirable:

Experience of working in or with relevant Government agencies or Local Authorities.
Experience of leading environmental research studies/postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.

Click here for full job description and details on how to apply!

Closing Date for Application: 12/05/2023

Job advertisement posted on May 2nd, 2023

ARUP

Graduate Landscape Architect

Dublin

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognised projects.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

As part of our 2023 Graduate Programme an exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Graduate Landscape Architect to join Arup Ireland’s Masterplanning & Landscape Architecture Team.

Your responsibilities:

To work on multidisciplinary projects across Ireland, Europe and the world.
To assist with all stages of landscape and urban design analysis, conceptual design, planning, detail design and construction.
Assist in the preparation of presentations, design reports, specifications, visual impact assessments, research work and other documentation.
To develop and enhance your skills to produce, deliver and present exceptional work for our clients and colleagues.
To work in a culture that is inclusive, nurturing and challenging.
To further your development with tailored professional and personal development plan, workshops, access to our skills network and Arup University.

We seek the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

A recognised degree in Landscape Architecture. MA Level qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Excellent design skills along with strong analysis, research, drawing and written skills.
Strong skills and knowledge in detail design, planting, and material selection – and an appreciation of their impacts on wider environmental agendas and ecology.
Competency in AutoCAD, Adobe Package and Microsoft Office.
Revit, Rhino, Sketch Up and GIS are desirable but not essential.
Great verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
Good planning, organisation and team working skills.
Previous relevant work experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Some of our team’s exciting projects:

Galway Green Space Strategy - Our team are currently working closely with Galway City Council and the Galway community to develop a strategy and series of masterplans for the green spaces of Galway.
Finglas Five Arm Junction – Teams across Arup have collaborated to develop a new proposal for this important urban node that will help rationale traffic, prioritise people, enliven the space and integrate more tree planting and rain gardens making it all round better place to be.
Our Green Vision – Arup worked closely with clients at The Southern Regional Assembly to develop Ireland’s first regional framework on the implementation of Nature-based Solutions and Blue-Green infrastructure. www.southernassembly.ie/uploads/general-files/BGC_Framework_web.pdf
Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway – Arup worked closely with the client team to develop a proposal for the greenway that connects local schools and destinations to an arterial route for cycling traversing existing and new parks, parklets and public realm.

The Graduate Development Programme offers:

Europe Graduate Induction programme.
Professional Development Training Programme along with a tailored personal development plan to help you grow in your team.
Mentor and buddy system.
Continuous support for you to achieve chartership.
A working culture that is inclusive, nurturing, and challenging.
The opportunity to work abroad as a part of our global mobility programme.
Access to our skills networks and Arup University.
A generous reward package which includes salary, benefits and twice annual profit share.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another, and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness, and respect.

Join us in shaping a better world

We place social purpose high among our values. Working with a wide range of partner organisations, we use our technical and strategic capabilities to support the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalised communities in the world. Our community engagement programme aims to produce a more sustainably developed world, focusing on food security; clean and renewable energy; water and sanitation; improved shelter; and social mobility.

Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also a certified CPD employer with Engineers Ireland. In 2016, we received the Business Working Responsibly Mark from Business in the Community Ireland, recognising our sustainable business practices.

Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine.

Application Details

Please upload a copy of your CV and portfolio in your application. CVs and portfolios should be in PDF format.
Links to online portfolios can also be submitted.
We encourage you to apply early.
Job applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Apply here

Job advertisement posted on April 27th, 2023

South Dublin County Council

Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer

Dublin

South Dublin County Council is one of four local authorities in the Dublin region. The Council’s administrative area is 222.74 square kilometres, bounded by Dublin city to the northeast, the Dublin Mountains and County Wicklow to the south, the River Liffey to the north separating it from Fingal and County Kildare to the west. Within that area is a population of 278,767 people living in the county, over 6,500 business and significant economic, social and cultural infrastructure to serve a growing capital city region.

An opportunity now exists in South Dublin County Council for the position of Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer / Senior Parks Superintendent and/or another employee nominated by the Chief Executive, the Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be responsible for the efficient management and development of their prescribed work area to which they are assigned.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications).

• Have not less than seven years post-graduate satisfactory experience of planning, design, development and management of one or more of the following: Parks, Heritage Landscapes and Gardens, Open Spaces, Green Infrastructure, Public Realm and Urban Design, Urban Forests, Sports Grounds, Recreation and Play Facilities, Burial Grounds, Community Gardens and Allotments.

• Have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a senior executive team, managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve corporate objectives;

• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives;

• Have proven ability to manage financial resources within a strict budgetary control framework;

• Have a proven ability to manage the delivery of projects on time and within budget, including dealing with procurement, contractors, professional consultants;

Further details of the essential requirements and of the role are available in the Candidate Information Booklet for this competition.

The Public Appointments Service is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

APPLY HERE

Closing date: 9th March 2023

Alternatively visit South Dublin County Council's website www.sdcc.ie

Job advertisement posted on February 24th, 2023

Macro Works

Landscape architect

Dublin

Macro Works is looking for a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) specialist to assist with our large volume of broad-ranging and high profile development projects, which include coastal, countryside and urban settings. The role will predominantly involve LVIA work, but also some landscape design work relating to mitigation strategies, where we work closely with project Ecologists. We offer an unparalleled opportunity for experience within the buoyant renewable energy sector and frequent fieldwork throughout Ireland is an integral part of the job.

Macro Works is a specialist landscape and visual consultancy preparing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) for many of Ireland’s largest commercial and infrastructural developments. The ideal candidate is a qualified Landscape Architect or Planner and has excellent written communication skills and experience in landscape planning. However, the latter is not essential for appropriately qualified candidates looking for a rewarding career shift.

Skills and knowledge should include:

highly organised with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage a team with numerous projects and deadlines
highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with CAD
a passion for landscape
strong communication skills and be an excellent team player who contributes to the continued growth of the company
a driver's licence
enjoys half-decent coffee and bad jokes

To apply please email info@macroworks with your CV. Applicants must be eligible to work full time in the Republic of Ireland. We will consider a range of experience from Associate level LVIA mastery to recent graduates and industry-leading remuneration will be commensurate with experience.

Job advertisement posted on January 30th, 2023

Niall Montgomery + Partners

Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin

Niall Montgomery + Partners is looking for the following designer to join our team in Dublin, Ireland:

Experienced Senior Landscape Architect (Minimum 4-5 years’ experience)

We are a boutique award-winning architecture and landscape architecture practice with over 70 years of experience. Our team consists of young, energetic, talented and passionate designers.

We work on projects that are highly diverse in typology, scale and geographic range. Projects include: exciting regeneration and mixed-use developments in Ireland and UK, large scale international master planning projects in China, the Middle East and the Americas, hotels and resorts in the Mediterranean, all pushing the boundaries of sustainable design. We like to see things get built and see through most of our projects to construction.

We are looking for the following in candidate:

A recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
Extensive experience in conceptualisation, detailed design, construction detailing & tender documentation
Ability to communicate well in English (written and verbal)
Ability to mentor, take instruction, delegate & work on own initiative
Ability to lead multiple projects at any one time
Ability to compile, write and review reports at all stages of design
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and with clients directly
Required software skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite & MS Office (SketchUp & Lumion advantageous)

Salary negotiable and dependent on experience.

To submit your application, please forward your CV & project portfolio to [email protected]. The portfolio must also clearly show your aptitude for construction detailing.

Job advertisement posted on January 27th, 2023

Landscape Architect Job Alerts 2022

Murray & Associates

Landscape Architect

Dublin

Murray & Associates is a leading landscape architecture practice based in Clontarf, Dublin. The practice undertakes a wide range of landscape planning and design projects in Ireland and overseas, with a strong focus on public realm and green infrastructure.

We aim to create outstanding landscapes that give satisfaction to clients, enjoyment to the user and satisfaction to us as professionals. We offer motivated personnel the opportunity to work on great projects that contribute positively to the public realm and provide opportunity for career advancement.

The practice now has a vacancy for a Landscape Architect to join our team.

Candidates must have a third-level qualification in Landscape Architecture with a minimum of 3+ years’ or more experience. Candidates with qualifications recognised by IFLA are preferred, but not essential.

The ideal candidate will have strong design skills and be a good communicator, both verbal and written. They will also be personable, with good organisational abilities.

Candidates must be sufficiently competent in AutoCAD and Adobe graphic design software to produce imaginative, communicative drawings to support their design concepts. Ability with Revit would be an advantage. They must also be able to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues verbally and in written form.

We really appreciate work-life balance and are an equal opportunities employer. We’re open to flexible working arrangements. Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability.

Your application should consist of cover letter, CV and portfolio of selected project works from your career to date. Shortlisted candidates will receive a job description and further details prior to interview.

Please send your application by email to [email protected].

See www.murray-associates.com for more or to make contact.

Job advertisement posted on December 16th, 2022

The Big Space

Landscape Architect / Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin

Landscape Architect, Dublin (Ref: GLA01)

• A degree and/or a post graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or a relevant discipline • Strong, creative and innovative design skills
• Ideally 2 years professional experience but not essential • An ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Excellent graphic skills and ability in hand drawing, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and Revit
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Proficient use of AutoCAD, Photoshop and other computer graphics is required as a minimum.

A degree and/or a post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and membership of the ILI/LI is required.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Please forward your CV, sample portfolio of recent work and cover letter to [email protected].

Senior Landscape Architect, Dublin (Ref: SLA01)

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Landscape Architect to expand our team in Dublin.
If you are a team player with creative flair, have a passion to deliver high quality projects and assist in the development of the practice, we want to hear from you.

Based in our Malahide office, you will work in a senior role, supporting and inspiring our friendly team of landscape architects. This key role involves strong collaboration with the senior staff to shape and guide the future evolution of the practice.

Your Role:
• Acting as project manager and leading the day to day delivery of a wide range of design projects, reporting directly to the Director
• Key point of Client contact with the ability to form strong working relationships with the wider design team, external consultants and project stakeholders
• Leading creative and sustainable design solutions from concept to construction and ensuring the deliverables meet the highest quality standards
• Line managing, mentoring and inspiring junior colleagues
• Performing a key role in the development of the practice
• Work winning including business development, leading and supporting tenders

You will be competent dealing directly with clients and have the confidence and experience to manage projects independently. Where possible, applicants should demonstrate with examples, their experience in working from inception to completion. Proficient use of AutoCAD, Photoshop and other computer graphics is required as a minimum.

A degree and/or a post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and membership of the ILI/LI is required.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

A full driving licence with access to a car is required.

In return, we can offer:
• Attractive salary with excellent opportunities for personal advancement
• Profit based bonus
• In service life insurance
• Company pension plan available
• Contribution to health insurance
• Environment – the office overlooks Malahide Marina and is proximate to public transport, retail and leisure facilities

Please forward your CV, sample portfolio of recent work and cover letter to [email protected].

About TBS

TBS is an established design-led practice based in Dublin offering Landscape Architecture and Urban Design services. Approaching our 20th anniversary, we bring a great depth of knowledge and experience to our work across both the private and public sectors.

Job advertisement posted on December 16th, 2022

Cork City Council

Executive Landscape Architect (5 Year Fixed Term Contract)

The City Council now invites applications, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Landscape Architect may be filled. The initial placement will be in the Councils Infrastructure Delivery Directorate but the successful candidate may be assigned to work in/for other Directorates over time.

The Infrastructure Development Directorate is responsible for the planning and delivery of capital projects in the areas of roads and transportation, urban regeneration, urban expansion, parks and amenity services, flood protection, and public realm renewal. The Directorate works closely with a number of funding agencies including the National Transport Authority, the Department of Transport, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Office of Public Works. Key objectives for the Directorate at present include the delivery of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) (and in particular the cycling, walking and public transport improvements envisaged therein) the delivery of flood protection and public realm improvements and urban regeneration (including Docklands redevelopment).

This represents an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Landscape Architect with proven experience to join the Council and work with a number of multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design and delivery of new infrastructure in Cork City.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

hold an honours degree (level eight in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent professional qualification,
have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms for the office at least five years satisfactory post graduate experience in Landscape Architecture and have a corresponding portfolio of work that demonstrates a high level of quality in design and delivery
possess a high standard of technical competence and experience,
have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a range of multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure,
have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives,
have a good working knowledge of the legal and regulatory standards that apply to local authorities including health and safety.

Salary Scale: €53,626 - €74,544 (LSI2)

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.

https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/careers/

Queries relating to this post should be addressed to [email protected]

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications for this position is 4.00 pm, Friday 16th December 2022.

Applicants may be short-listed on the basis of the information supplied on the application form.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Cork City Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Job advertisement posted on November 29th, 2022

ARUP

Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin / Cork

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We offer a broad range of professional services that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work. For more than 70 years, we have helped bring to life ground-breaking projects across the globe.

As a Landscape Architect at Arup, we expect our designers to think creatively, innovatively, and develop the best outcomes for people, nature, and the environment. That includes embedding green and blue infrastructure, multi-functional and regenerative design, together with sustainable principles throughout all our projects. At Arup, you will be part of a team that designs and helps deliver forward thinking and iconic projects both associated with our work in infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services and through independent commissions. Independent in ownership and spirit, we are a global firm of designers, engineers, consultants, and technical experts who use our skills to make a positive difference in the world.

Arup provides an integrated approach and delivers sustainable solutions to the design of cities and complex urban and rural environments. We are a team of multi-disciplinary experts working on a variety of incredible projects across the world, helping to shape our future built environment with a clear focus on sustainability. We are currently looking to grow our team in Ireland and are looking for a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing team.

We are differentiated from our competitors by our ability to combine skills to solve particularly complex or unusual problems and help our clients to create an integrated vision with a full commitment to develop successful and sustainable places. We have a diverse workload of high-profile projects across Ireland and internationally, ranging in scale from master planning, infrastructure design and major transportation projects, blue/green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions, through to town centre regeneration, streetscape design and public realm projects.

Senior Landscape Architect

This is a role for a Landscape Architect to join our Cork or Dublin office. As a Senior Designer within Arup, the successful candidate would have a diverse background in strategic thinking, design, detailing and delivery and would be able play a key role in shaping the direction of the team and its offer. The candidate would be expected to help in the development and sharing of key techniques, standards, design, and review processes and technical and construction detailing over a wide variety of projects.

You will be working alongside an unrivalled community of experts, who will support and nurture your growth from the outset. In return, you will help us deliver effective and professional services in a wide range of sectors for varied and high-profile clients. The Arup portfolio is exciting and diverse, exposing you to a range of project scales and types, each offering their own opportunity for personal development.

We are looking for an applicant with a passion for design, curiosity, personal drive, and technical knowhow. If you can demonstrate these skills within the Landscape Architecture profession along with a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications, attributes, and skills as well as an exceptional report writing ability, and an interest in design as part of an integrated design and assessment process.

Your Responsibilities:

Working with project directors and teams to deliver projects.
Leading and running projects.
Developing the design and strategic direction of projects.
Taking responsibility for the quality of project outputs along with the project team.
Playing a key role in the team development.
Taking part in business development and the development of skills across the team.
Managing junior staff (usually after 3-6 months of experience in the role).

Current Projects/Skills and attributes needed:

A Masters or post graduate diploma qualification in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management.
Attained PPILI or CMLI accreditation (or equivalent) with a good knowledge of professional ethics.
Demonstrable professional experience of landscape architecture (typically 5+ years) with proven experience in design, technical detailing, coordinating tender drawings and managing the construction stage.
Knowledge of the market in Ireland and experience in building client relationships.
Specific sector experience in areas such as infrastructure, commercial development and urban regeneration.
Strong team working skills, particularly working in multi-disciplinary teams including infrastructure, environment, transport and master planning sectors.
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and lead design teams.
Ability to understand and respond to the needs of a project brief.
A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to share ideas through sketching and hand drawing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with a proven ability to develop the wider team knowledge base in the lead aspects of this role.
Enthusiasm for your work and a good self-driven work ethic.
Knowledge and experience of BIM and Revit.

What to expect at Arup:

A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
Competitive performance-based salary growth.
A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.

Join us in shaping a better world.

Our goal is to shape a better world, finding solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the most expansive impacts of our work. Our drive to build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness and respect. At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in social, cultural and educational events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or with your colleagues by joining staff networks such as those for women, culture or the LGBTQ+ community.

We are a practice member of the Irish Landscape Institute and a certified CPD accredited employer with Engineers Ireland. We were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2020

How to Apply?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online here:

https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/senior-landscape-architect-12912

Be sure to upload a link or electronic copy of your portfolio with your applications.

Job advertisement posted on October 19th, 2022

JBA Consulting

Landscape Architect - Permanent full-time

Dublin

JBA is an independent employee-owned company with an enviable reputation for delivering high quality and outcome-focused environmental and engineering services. We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Landscape Architect with 4-8 years consultancy experience and with exceptional AutoCAD and software skills to join our growing landscape environmental management team. The post holder will support the expansion of our design services in across Ireland, supporting projects across a wide range of sectors and will be based in Dublin or Limerick. We have an expanding portfolio of work including Park design, Residential development, SuDS/attenuation projects and Commercial and Industrial development on sites throughout Ireland and now seek a talented and motivated Landscape Architect to join our team.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will, amongst other things, be responsible for:

Providing landscape design input into a range of projects;
Undertake site based inspections of soft and hard landscape projects in various stages of completion;
Organising, planning and undertaking site surveys and other fieldwork, for a landscape design or LVIA projects and where required assisting other disciplines such as ecology with basic site survey work; and
Working with colleagues throughout JBA, and liaising with clients, and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates will need:

A recognised/accredited degree in landscape architecture or a related design discipline, a track record in graphic skills, familiarity with engineering and illustrative drawing packages including AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and/or Illustrator, and QGIS, and have a confident approach to design;
Ideally candidates would have membership of Irish Landscape Institute or UK Landscape Institute and be chartered or working towards chartership;
Have a full Irish or UK driving licence; and
In addition, we are looking for a candidate who has gained some experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the objectives of large and complex commissions.

Salary

A competitive salary is in the range of €35-45,000 available depending on qualifications and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package and a graduate training programme.

Application

If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact Bernadette O’Connell on 00353 1 9131910 or [email protected]

No unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies please.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 30th October 2022

Job advertisement posted on October 19th, 2022

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Landscape Architect Job Alerts 2023

The Big Space

Graduate Landscape Architect

Dublin

Belfast City Council

Landscape Planning and Development Officer, Full-time

Belfast

Brady Shipman Martin

Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin

Cunnane Stratton Reynolds

Assistant or Project Landscape Architects

Cork

Office of Public Works

Park Superintendent Grade II - Tree Officer

Dublin

Belfast City Council

Full time Landscape Planning and Development OfficerLocation: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Fingal County Council

Graduate , Assistant & Executive Parks and Landscape Officers

Dublin

Graduate Parks and Landscape Officer

Assistant Parks and Landscape Officer

Executive Parks and Landscape Officer

DRLA Landscape Architects

Project Landscape Architect – Part time position

Limerick

Cunnane Stratton Reynolds

Graduate or Assistant Landscape Architect

Dublin

Position of Graduate or Assistant Landscape Architect in our Dublin Office

Dublin City Council

Assistant Parks and Landscape Officer

Dublin

Arup

Senior Landscape Architect

Dublin or Cork

Áit Urbanism + Landscape

Graduate Landscape Architect

Dublin

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Assistant Environmental Planning Manager

Dublin / Wexford / Mayo

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Graduate Landscape Architect

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