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Landscape Architecture Job Alerts 2025

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 8 years’ experience) 

We are a boutique award-winning architecture and landscape architecture practice with over 75 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
  • Site experience including dealing with design- & construction members is essential
  • 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 reposted on April 2nd, 2025

Studio Glasú are hiring 

Senior & Graduate/Mid-Level Landscape Architects

in their Dublin studio

Studio Glasú is a design-led landscape architecture practice dedicated to creating thoughtful, sustainable, and engaging outdoor spaces. Our team is passionate about crafting landscapes that are innovative, context-driven, and environmentally responsible.

Our projects span a wide range of scales and typologies, from public realm regeneration and large-scale masterplanning to bespoke commissions and private landscapes.

We are hiring for two full-time, permanent positions:

  • Senior Landscape Architect (6-8 years’ experience, MILI or equivalent)
  • Graduate/Mid-Level Landscape Architect (0-3 years’ experience, MILI or equivalent)

Senior Landscape Architect – Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
  • 6-8 years’ experience in conceptual and detailed design, construction detailing, and tender documentation
  • Strong site experience, including coordination with design and construction teams
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, and MS Office (SketchUp & Lumion are an advantage)
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
  • Strong report writing and review skills at all design stages
  • The ability to mentor, take instruction, delegate, and work independently
  • Proven experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ambition, talent, and a commitment to professional growth within the practice
  • The ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise directly with clients
  • Knowledge of the Irish Planning System

Graduate/Mid-Level Landscape Architect – Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
  • 0-3 years’ experience in the landscape architecture or architecture
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and MS Office 365
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks independently
  • Ambition, creativity, and an inquisitive mindset, with a willingness to learn from others
  • Ability to work collaboratively, giving and receiving direction effectively
  • Willingness to learn new software and develop technical skills
  • Open-minded, enthusiastic, and motivated to assist and inspire others
  • 3D modelling knowledge (highly desirable)

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and creative work environment based in our office (Terenure, Dublin)
  • The opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects
  • A competitive salary, commensurate to your experience
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship

To apply, please email your CV and portfolio (PDF format) to [email protected]. Use ‘Senior Landscape Architect Application’ or ‘Graduate/Mid-Level Landscape Architect Application’ as the subject line.

Job advertisement posted on February 19th, 2025

The Paul Hogarth Company is seeking an

Associate Landscape Architect 

in either their Dublin or Belfast studios

We have an opportunity to join our exciting, collaborative and energetic design practice.

As we continue to expand across Ireland and UK, we would like to hear from talented and experienced individuals who are keen to lead projects and teams as an Associate Landscape Architect in either our Dublin or Belfast studios.

Applicants require creative flair, a passion for design and project delivery, with an ability to mentor team members and contribute to overall business development.
 
Our key requirements for candidates are:

  • Degree or Qualification in Landscape Architecture or related Discipline
  • Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute, Irish Landscape Institute or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Landscape Architect
  • Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Creative Suite
  • A strong team and work ethic

Please send your CV, folio and cover letter to [email protected] as we are keen to discuss this position with appropriately qualified and experienced candidates.

Job advertisement posted on February 19th, 2025

Dublin City Council is seeking to fill 2 x positions:

Executive Parks & Landscape Officer

Assistant Parks & Landscape Officer

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Executive Parks & Landscape Officer

The Executive Parks & Landscape Officer will work within the Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services team of the Culture, Recreation and Economic Services Department reporting to City Parks Superintendent.

Salary: €57,909 - €80,498

For details of this role please see Candidate Information Booklet on the attachment below: 

Executive_Parks_Landscape_Officer_2025.pdf

Closing date: 19/02/2025

Apply Here

Assistant Parks & Landscape Officer

The Assistant Parks & Landscape Officer will work within the Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services team of the Culture, Recreation and Economic Services Department reporting to City Parks Superintendent.

Salary: €45,802 - €71,185

For details of this role please see Candidate Information Booklet on the attachment below:

Assistant_Parks_and_Landscape_Officer_2025.pdf

Closing Date will be at Midnight on Thursday, 20th February 2025. 

Apply Here

Job advertisement posted on February 17th, 2025

CUNNANE STRATTON REYNOLDS

are seeking an experienced Senior or Project Landscape Architect

for their Cork team

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 Senior or Project Landscape Architect 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. The roles are for self-motivated individuals with good design detailing, site and construction experience.

Senior Landscape Architect

This role offers significant potential for professional development and advancement, leading on a wide variety of landscape projects for a range of private and public sector client teams.
 
You will have a Degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture, MILI or equivalent, full driving licence,
excellent AutoCAD skills, circa 10 years experience with a strong emphasis on delivering projects from detailed design through to site.

You will demonstrate the technical expertise to carry out the following:

  • Working as a Project Manager, project management responsibilities, including contractual, financial and programme management through design, detailing and construction.
  • Establish strong working relationships with other members of the landscape team and internal teams across the business.
  • Develop and manage the work of others
  • Clear communication, including the ability to write concise technical reports and to contribute to conference calls, meetings and workshops.
  • Be client facing and respond to client requirements
  • Produce or oversee the production of drawings and other technical documentation using appropriate software, with the necessary level of detail as required at various stages of development: strategies, conceptual design, detailed design and production information through to supervising implementation of works on site
  • Compile tender submissions and secure new work.  
  • Have the technical ability, knowledge and competence to guide and develop junior staff.
  • Work collaboratively and iteratively within a multi-disciplinary design team. 

Experienced Project Landscape Architect

This role is one of a number of such positions at CSR responsible for taking forward the design, delivery and management of landscape projects. You will have a Degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture, MILI or equivalent, full driving licence, excellent AutoCAD skills, circa 5 years experience with a strong emphasis on delivering projects through detailed design to site.

You will demonstrate the technical expertise to carry out the following:

  • Landscape design projects – concept drawings to detailed hard and soft design.
  • Site supervision
  • Urban design projects
  • Masterplanning
  • Multi-disciplinary studies including participating in planning led projects.
  • Technical (IT) and graphic project work
  • Landscape character studies
  • Landscape planning studies

You will represent CSR at meetings, conferences etc and assist in marketing and PR programmes.

You will be a good Project Manager, self-directed and motivated with excellent design and creative skills. 

You will be a good communicator and team worker with a proven record in solving problems and designing creative solutions at masterplan and detailed level.

Desirable Skills and Experience for both positions

  • Urban design qualifications or experience
  • Horticultural qualifications or experience
  • GIS
  • LVIA 
  • REVIT
  • Site work, working with contractors and site monitoring

Please submit your details including a letter of interest and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and portfolio showing relevant design work for the attention of Darragh Johnston by email to  [email protected]

Job advertisement posted on February 4th, 2025

Áit Urbanism + Landscape 

are seeking a Project/ Senior Landscape Architect

the Liberties area of Dublin 8

Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd. is an award winning practice based in the historic Liberties area of Dublin 8. We are currently recruiting for a Project/Senior Landscape Architect with 3+ years’ experience. The candidate would preferably be a full member of the Irish Landscape Institute or equivalent.
 
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 throughout Ireland. Our projects include public sector work in the areas of public realm design, public consultation, master planning, preparation of tender packages and supervision of projects on site and private sector work involving all work stages, across a broad spectrum of project types such as social housing, student accommodation, hotel developments, residential, office and retail schemes. We are also 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. 

Job description & duties generally
Key roles include:

  • Assisting senior Management/Associate Landscape Architects on a variety of projects 
  • Design and development of landscape schemes from sketch design through to construction
  • Production of supporting visualisations and graphics

The preferred candidate/s will preferably have:

  • A recognised qualification in Landscape Architecture 
  • Full membership of the ILI or equivalent landscape institute
  • Knowledge of the Irish Planning System an advantage.
  • Possess strong design capabilities and technical competence
  • Ability to take instruction, and work on own initiative
  • Excellent graphic skills & knowledge of relevant software including AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up etc
  • Working knowledge of Revit an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Successful supervision of projects on site (minimum five professional projects must be included in portfolio submission to demonstrate experience) 

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

Please forward the following to [email protected]

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
  • Portfolio (minimum of five completed projects must be included in portfolio submission to demonstrate experience)
  • Two references 

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm, Friday, 14th February

Preliminary Start Date:  March/April 2025 

Job advertisement posted on January 30th, 2025

Kildare County Council

are seeking an Executive Parks and Landscape Officer

The Role 

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will work as part of a team that plans, designs, develops and manages the public parks, open spaces and public realm of Kildare County Council. The team also contributes to the management and protection of biodiversity, climate change, planning and the overall appearance and presentation of the county and the successful candidate may be involved with these activities. 

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards around the provision and management of the public realm. 

Furthermore, the Executive Parks and Landscape Officer duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Managing the public realm; including parks and open spaces, in accordance with international best practice standards
  • Planning, designing, and directing improvements to local and regional parks and the public realm generally
  • Conservation of built heritage in historic parks and the public realm
  • Managing the natural resources within the public realm including arboricultural management, and bio-diversity conservation
  • Tendering and procurement in relation to supplies, services and capital projects
  • Preparation, contract management and co-ordination of tenders/contracts; including budgetary control; 
  •  Managing grant aided projects including application and reporting requirements
  • Supporting their Supervisor in his/her duties
  • Planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting of maintenance and operational works programmes; 
  • Monitoring works programmes to make sure that they are completed to schedule and with appropriate quality, making appropriate scheduling revisions giving changing priorities
  • Managing and supervising staff including assignment of duties and workloads and identification of training needs. 
  • Correspondence administration including ensuring that responses issue in accordance with customer standards
  • Dealing efficiently, effectively and professionally at all times with stakeholders including elected members, community groups, businesses, and residents. 
  • Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies where required. 
  • Collaborating with other departments and disciplines of the County Council to achieve corporate objectives
  • Carrying out such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned.     

Qualifications 

Character: Each candidate must be of good character.   

Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.   

Education, Training and Experience: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:     

  1. Hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications). 
  2. 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; 
  3.  Possess a high standard of professional competence and experience; 
  4. Have the ability to work on their own initiative and as a team member and to manage and motivate staff to achieve corporate objectives; 
  5. Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives; 
  6. Have proven ability to manage the delivery of projects on time and within budget, including dealing with procurement, contractors, and professional consultants; 
  7. Have the ability to develop policies, strategies, best practice guidance and the preparation of technical reports as required; and; 
  8. Have a good working knowledge of the legal and regulatory standards that apply to local authorities, including Health and Safety. 
  9. Have a good understanding of Planning Laws and Policies and Procedures and familiarity with Planning Applications, Large Scale Residential Developments, Local Area Plans and County Development Plan. (desirable not essential) 
  10. Competency and experience in the area of information technology; with well developed presentation and drafting skills including Computer Aided Design (desirable). 
  11. An understanding of local authority services and structures or have the ability to quickly acquire same. 
  12.  Knowledge of the methods and techniques of construction activities, including construction methods, equipment, specifications and contracts and experience in contract delivery. 
  13. Qualification, competence and experience in the area of landscape design. 
  14.  A professional qualification in Arboriculture (Desirable, not essential).                                                                                         Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below). They must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority.  The council must be indemnified on their insurance. 

Key Competencies 

Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Candidates will be assessed at application and interview under five main competencies. 

  1. Performance Management & Change 
  2.  Performance through People 
  3. Delivering Results 
  4. Personal Effectiveness 
  5. Knowledge, Experience and Skills   

Working Hours 

The current working hours are 35 hours per week, the hours of work are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (rotas operate for lunchtime opening). Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation, details of which are available from the Human Resources Section. 

The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. 

You may be required to work overtime on various occasions. 

Remuneration 

 €50,909 per annum to €76,887 per annum (maximum) 

 €79,311 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) 

 €80,498 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) 

On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. 

Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. 

Annual Leave 

Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December.  The current leave entitlement for this post is 30 days. 

Application deadline extended to 20th February 4pm 

Apply Here Career Opportunities - Kildare County Council

Job advertisement posted on January 27th, 2025.

Stephen Diamond Associates

Senior and Graduate to Mid-Level Landscape Architects

Dublin

Stephen Diamond Associates www.sdacla.ie is seeking talented design-focused landscape architects to join our team based in Dublin city centre. Our aim is to fulfil two permanent full time positions as follows.

  • Senior landscape architect (MILI, CMLI or equivalent) 3-6 years professional experience
  • Graduate or mid-level landscape architect 0-3 years experience

Stephen Diamond Associates is an established landscape architecture consultancy with over 20 years of experience in public and private sector schemes throughout Ireland. Upon joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects at various scales in education, residential, healthcare, commercial, streetscape, public parkland etc. Our work output is progressive, purposeful, carefully considered and executed with conviction.

We are looking for landscape architects with strong design sensibilities, organisational capabilities, excellent communication (written and verbal) and problem solving skills to drive innovative projects through the design process to completion.

Both positions would evolve to cover all project stages from concept through to detailed design, planning, tender/production detailing to completion of construction works on site.

Applicants should be passionate about landscape architecture and self-motivated with a keen interest in placemaking, people and nature.

Candidates should also be open to developing new software skills in particular Building Information Modelling (BIM). An ability to develop and communicate inventive concept design, scheme layouts and problem solving through hand drawn sketches would also be advantageous. 

As a practice we are driven by an ambition to see innovative site-specific design implemented on site.

The office is at a pivotal point of growth and development and is in the position to offer considerable opportunity for career growth to the right candidates.

For the senior landscape architect position we are looking for applicants with the following skills and experience:
• Registered landscape architect MILI, CMLI with 3-6 years professional experience
• Ambition, talent and a desire to develop with the practice
• Experience in all stages of design, planning, tender and site works
• Ability to liaise with clients, professional colleagues (architects, engineers, planners etc.) and contractors
• Strong written and oral English language skills
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, MS Office 365 etc. 
• Willingness to learn new software 
• 3D modelling knowledge highly desirable
• LVIA experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Willingness to work collaboratively with an ability to both give and receive direction
• Open minded enthusiastic and willing to assist and inspire others
• Ability to run multiple projects and independently prioritise work

For the Graduate to mid-level landscape architect position we are looking for applicants with the following skills and experience:
• A relevant degree and post graduate or masters in landscape architecture or architecture, 0-3 years’ experience
• Ambition and talent 
• Have a creative and inquisitive mind that is also open to learning from others
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, MS Office 365 etc. 
• Willingness to learn new software 
• 3D modelling knowledge highly desirable
• Willingness to work collaboratively with an ability to both give and receive direction
• Open minded enthusiastic and willing to assist and inspire others
• Ability to run multiple projects and independently prioritise work

Salaries are negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience.

If you are interested in joining us please email your CV and portfolio in pdf format to [email protected], with either ‘senior landscape architect position’ or ‘Graduate to mid-level landscape architect position’ in the subject line.

Job advertisement posted on December 20th, 2024.

South Dublin County Council

Executive Parks and Landscape Officer - application deadline extension to 30th January 2025

Dublin

The role

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will work as part of a team that plans, designs, develops and manages the public parks, open spaces and public realm of South Dublin County.

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards around the provision and management of the public realm.

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be expected to supervise, control and carry out public realm services given to them within the service area to which they are assigned. The service areas may include, but are not limited to, Public Realm Planning, Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will operate under the direction of and report to the Senior Parks Superintendent / Senior Engineer / Senior Executive Parks Superintendent / Senior Executive Engineer / Supervisors of the section to which they are assigned. They must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Supervisor. The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will also report to the Director of Service of the Section to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service. Notwithstanding the requirements of the post, successful applicants may be assigned to any service area / role within the Local Authority at an analogous level by the Chief Executive at any time.

The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area.

Qualifications

Candidates will be of good character.

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

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

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

Desirable Education, training, experience

  • satisfactory professional knowledge and experience of public realm, landscape and urban design.
  • knowledge of the legislation, policies, procedures and regulations guiding the design, operation and management of the public realm.
  • knowledge of current recreational needs, interests, trends and facilities.
  • knowledge of the methods, techniques and requirements for the upkeep of buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment.
  • knowledge of the principles and practices in the management of natural resources within parks and open spaces.
  • knowledge of the principles and practices in the management, protection and enhancement of green infrastructure assets
  • knowledge of the principles and practice in the incorporation of natural based sustainable drainage systems into landscapes.
  • a professional qualification in arboriculture (desirable but not essential).
  • knowledge of public relations, possess good interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people.
  • knowledge of the principles and practice of personnel and office management.
  • knowledge of public procurement processes.
  • knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace, and experience in the application of same.
  • knowledge of the methods and techniques of construction activities, including construction methods, equipment, specifications and contracts and experience in contract delivery.
  • competency and experience in the area of information technology; with well-developed skills including graphic design.
  • ability to organise, evaluate and present information effectively both orally, graphically and in writing.
    ability to schedule work projects.
  • a willingness to take ownership of problem-solving and lead where necessary.
    capacity to work on their own initiative.
  • an understanding of local authority services and structures or have the ability to quickly acquire same.
  • possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties.
  • qualification, competence and experience in the area of landscape design.
  • a professional qualification in arboriculture.

Key competencies / skills

  • Delivering results
  • Performance management
  • Personal effectiveness
  • Local government knowledge and understanding

Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post.

Duties

The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Managing the public realm; including parks and open spaces, in accordance with international best practice standards.
  • Planning, designing and directing improvements to local and regional parks and the public realm generally.
    Conservation of built heritage in historic parks and the public realm.
  • Managing the natural resources within the public realm including arboricultural management, and bio-diversity conservation.
  • Tendering and procurement in relation to supplies, services and capital projects.
  • Preparing designs and cost estimates and drafting proposals / plans / reports / studies for public realm projects.
  • Preparation, contract management and co-ordination of tenders / contracts; including budgetary control.
  • Providing advice to 3rd parties, including SDCC departments on the protection, maintenance and enhancement of green infrastructure and the design and management of open spaces.
  • Managing grant aided projects including application and reporting requirements.
  • Supporting the District Supervisor in their duties.
  • Planning, managing, monitoring and reporting of maintenance and operational works programmes.
  • Monitoring works programmes to make sure that they are completed to schedule and with appropriate quality, making appropriate scheduling revisions giving changing priorities.
  • Control of budgets.
  • Correspondence administration including making sure that correspondence is responded to in accordance with customer standards.
  • Replies and reports to deputations and area committee meetings.
  • Consultation with community groups and interest groups.
  • Collaborating with other departments and disciplines of the County Council to achieve corporate objectives.
  • Carrying out such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned.
  • These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.

Salary

€57,909- €60,017 - €62,124 - €64,235 - €66,345 - €68,454 - €70,565 - €72,663 - €74,784, €76,887 -   €79,311 (1st LS1) - €80,498 (2nd LSI).

Hours of Work

The successful candidates’ normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week.

The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time.

Annual Leave

Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days.

Application Deadline

Only applications received electronically through the Council’s e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on 30th January 2025

Apply Here

Job advertisement posted on December 9th, 2024. 

BDP

Senior Urban Designer/Landscape Architect 

Dublin

Due to continued growth, BDP are looking for an experienced Senior Urban Designer/Landscape Architect, to join our Dublin studio who will work closely with our Project Directors Principals and multi-disciplinary design teams to assist in the delivery of high-profile projects across multiple sectors. As part of the role, you will work closely with our landscape team to ensure cohesive integration of landscape design within urban projects, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Taking a pivotal role in project delivery from day one you will be in a key position to manage monitor and drive the performance of the projects in the Dublin studio.

The Role

  • Produce urban planning and urban design work in accordance with client’s requirements and aspirations for their projects
  • Research and develop solutions to urban design challenges
  • Deliver quality design for urban design and public realm projects within the allocated resource and time
    Prepare design studies and develop designs in various formats such as sketches, drawings, 3D digital studies, models etc.
  • Manage, prepare, correct, and update design presentations and design reports in various formats including PowerPoint, InDesign, etc
  • Communicate and coordinate with clients regarding design schemes and implementation
    Assist in marketing efforts to current clients alongside the identification and engagement of new clients

About you

You will have:

  • Relevant university qualifications and professional training, for example as an Urban Designer / Masterplanner, Member of the Irish Landscape Institute (MILI) or Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in practice (i.e. not including any years in university education), with extensive and demonstrable examples of urban design, public realm and masterplanning studies at a variety of scales from public spaces and city block through to district, citywide and regional / sub-regional scales;
  • Excellent design skills and a proven ability to produce high quality masterplans.
  • You will have an attractive hand drawing style or equivalent skill in quickly visualising designs for clients in 3D.
    Excellent presentation, report writing and drawing / graphic skills;
  • Excellent coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe suites (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshops) is required; knowledge of Lumion and Revit is an advantage
  • A knowledge of and interest in the urbanism field and of current challenges and opportunities, and a strong desire to secure better outcomes for cities and communities through planning and design;
  • A thorough understanding of urban dynamics, including economics, real estate, governance, infrastructure, environment, and social matters, such that you can work with all relevant stakeholders to develop effective, integrated plans and proposals.

About us

BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.

We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.

Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios creates design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.

As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places.

BDP offers

BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.

To apply

You will need to complete an online application form and attach a covering letter plus current CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.

Please see the link to apply for this position Vacancy details - BDP

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies or 3rd party applications will be accepted

Job advertisement posted on November 21st, 2024. 

DRLA Landscape Architects

Landscape Technician

Limerick

We are searching for a Landscape Technician to join our enthusiastic team here in Limerick City! 

Company Description
DRLA Landscape Architects is dedicated to improving the physical world through vibrant outdoor spaces and green infrastructure. Based in Limerick, we collaborate with Local Authorities and leading Architects and Engineers throughout Ireland. We are a small but passionate group, dedicated to creating innovative landscapes. Our projects range from biodiversity gardens to housing developments, always focusing on designing engaging places that embrace real-life complexities and human experience.

Role Description
This is a full-time (4 / 5 days) on-site role for a Landscape Technician at DRLA Landscape Architects in Limerick. The role involves tasks such as drawing using CAD, creating planting plans, and assisting with the work flow generally in the office. The Landscape Technician will collaborate with various consultants and work on a diverse range of projects, including residential schemes, urban planning, and green space design.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field
  • Strong written and spoken English skills
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite
  • Knowledge of plants and planting principles
  • Strong design and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively

We offer a competitive salary package and options for full-time or part-time employment. If you're passionate about the Public Realm and the environment generally and are ready to contribute to a vibrant team, send your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

Join us in shaping beautiful environments!

Job advertisement posted on October 17th, 2024. 

The Paul Hogarth Company 

is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect

Edinburgh/Belfast/Dublin Studios

Join us in making a difference by designing spaces and places with people and the environment at their heart. 
 
The Paul Hogarth Company is looking for a dynamic, driven and talented Landscape Architect to join our award-winning practice as an Associate.  This experienced position presents an excellent career opportunity to lead projects and teams on a wide range of landscape, urban design and placemaking projects across the UK and Ireland.  
 
Please apply if you are a team player with creative flair, and a genuine passion for delivering projects that make a difference. 
 
Our key requirements are: 

  • Degree or Qualification in Landscape Architecture or related Discipline 
  • Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute, Irish Landscape Institute or equivalent
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience as Landscape Architect
  • Proficiency in AutoCad and Adobe Creative Suite
  • A strong Team and Work ethic

The role may be based out of any of our three studios, with a degree of hybrid working open for consideration. 

Please send your CV, folio and a cover letter to [email protected]

by COB 31st October 2024.


Job advertisement posted on October 4th, 2024. 

Model Works 

is seeking LVIA Specialist positions:

Senior/Associate and
Graduate/Project levels

Model Works is an established and respected provider of Landscape/Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) services in Ireland. The company provides advice on landscape/townscape character and site development capacity, and produces LVIA/TVIA reports and EIAR chapters for planning - supported by our industry-leading verified photomontages.

The studio also provides other technical services (e.g. Daylight/Sunlight Assessment), 3D/digital products and scale models for the design, planning and marketing of projects.

The LVIA team was established in 2017 under the leadership of Richard Butler MILI MIPI. The LVIA business is thriving and we work on many of the highest profile, challenging and exciting development projects in Ireland, working with the leading developers, architects, landscape architects and other environmental specialists. 

Our aim is to not only produce comprehensive and robust LVIAs, but to participate constructively in the design and planning process - to integrate LVIA considerations into design and thereby improve outcomes for our clients.

To continue our growth we are seeking (1) a Senior/Associate LVIA specialist, and (2) a Graduate/Project LVIA specialist to join our team. 

The Senior/Associate candidate requires:
- Qualification in Landscape Architecture and membership of the ILI or Landscape Institute.
- Experience in the preparation of LVIA for a variety of development types.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the GLVIA and the EPA Guidelines on the Preparation of EIAR.
- Good understanding of landscape and townscape character assessment.
- Good understanding of site planning and design.
- Good understanding of planning policy and the planning process.
- Excellent report writing, communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work independently on a portfolio of projects.
- Access to a car and willingness to travel throughout Ireland for site work.

Graduate/Project level candidates require a qualification in Landscape Architecture and enthusiasm to learn the above!

This is an opportunity to specialise and become an expert in the field of landscape planning/LVIA, developing your career with an ambitious company providing a variety of services to the development industry. 

To discuss the opportunity, please contact Richard Butler, Model Works LVIA Director ([email protected]). Inquiries will be treated in confidence.

Job advertisement posted on October 4th, 2024.

The Paul Hogarth Company

is seeking a Landscape Architect (Experienced) 

Edinburgh/Belfast/Dublin Studios

Join us in making a difference by designing spaces and places with people and the environment at their heart.

Due to an expanding and exciting workload we would like to hear from experienced Landscape Architects interested in leading and contributing to a broad range of landscape, urban design and placemaking projects from strategy to implementation across the UK and Ireland.

Please apply if you are a team player with creative flair, and a genuine passion for delivering projects that make a difference.

Our key requirements are:
• Degree or Qualification in Landscape Architecture or related Discipline
• 5+ years experience as Landscape Architect.
• Proficiency in AutoCad and Adobe Creative Suite
• A strong Team and Work ethic.

The role could be based out of any of our three studios with hybrid working considered, depending on experience.

Please send your CV, folio and a cover letter to [email protected] by COB 15th October 2024

Job advertisement posted on September 25th, 2024.

CUNNANE STRATTON REYNOLDS

Graduate & Assistant Landscape Architects

Dublin

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 for Assistant Landscape Architects with 1-5 years experience and graduate landscape architects with preferably having completed an internship  to join our friendly team in Dublin.

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 a working environment that is collaborative, stimulating and challenging.

You will have a degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture, preferably MILI or equivalent qualifications.

Essential Skills and Experience related you level of experience:

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

Other Skills and Experience but not essential:

  • Urban design qualifications or experience
  • Horticultural qualifications or experience
  • GIS
  • LVIA
  • Revit Site work, working with contractors and site monitoring
  • full driving licence  

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 Lucy Carey to Cunnane Stratton Reynolds by email to [email protected] .

Job advertisement posted on September 18th, 2024.

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