Senior Landscape Architect

LAUD ink, Brisbane Queensland

Position:
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join our Brisbane-based landscape architecture and urban design practice.

The position will support our team’s work in the areas of:

• Urban design strategy and precinct master planning
• Open space planning and park master planning
• Landscape site design (site analysis, concept design, detail design documentation and construction phase services)
• Landscape rehabilitation
• Wayfinding and signage
• Transport infrastructure and public realm

LAUD ink undertakes a diverse and interesting range of projects throughout Queensland and New South Wales, across both public and private sectors. We are a close team of dedicated landscape architects and have established a positive workplace culture for all team members. Our project outcomes are underpinned by a high level of ownership and well developed relationships with our team, clients and consultant partners.

Experience:
Min. 8 – 10 year’s industry experience with tertiary qualification (AILA accredited degree) in landscape architecture.

AILA Registration desirable, however not essential.

Role:

To lead and assist with landscape design projects ranging from concept to detailed design documentation across a range of scales. Involves preparation of drawings, documentation and reports.

The core role includes and is not limited to:

• Lead and manage landscape and urban design projects ranging from concept to detailed design documentation across a range of scales
• Preparation of drawings, figures, specifications, schedules and reports
• Undertake design and drafting Quality Assurance reviews on project deliverables
• Assist LAUD ink Directors with mentoring of LAUD ink team
• Liaise with suppliers, other consultants and clients regarding project specific issues
• Coordination of sub consultants on multidisciplinary projects
• As required, undertake research related to design projects such as Local Government standards, review and summary of policy / strategy documents, Australian Standards, other consultants reports
• Attend site visits and project meetings with other LAUD ink team members, clients and/or other consultants
• Undertake project construction phase services such as site inspections, works certification and liaison with contractors and builders
• Provide assistance with bid and proposal preparation, as required

We are currently looking to employ a senior landscape architect on a permanent full time basis. Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s level of experience.

Skills Required:
Applicants should demonstrate the following key skills:

• Advanced competency in AutoCAD, MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in 3D packages (Revit/Sketch Up) desirable
• Proven ability to communicate ideas, issues, systems and procedures to a variety of audiences. Respectful, friendly and professional communication with other team members, consultants and clients is essential
• Demonstrated understanding of landscape construction and materials, with a high level of attention to detail
• Collaborative and proactive approach to project delivery and issues resolution
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously, manage projects and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure their delivery
• Time management – ability to exercise efficient judgement within constrained time scales and resources. As a consultancy, we require project work to be delivered as efficiently as possible

Application material required:
Please send for our consideration the following:

1. Cover letter outlining how your experience addresses the key skills and responsibilities of the required role
2. Resume/CV (including three referees)
3. Portfolio (max.10MB file in size)

Contact: Eleas Nicholaou or Jane Hulme

E: [email protected] / [email protected]