[Urgent Search] Senior Landscape Architect

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

Urbis, Shaping futures your way

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Landscape Architect there is a requirement to deliver on a day-to-day basis high quality technical, production and design input to the Design team. This involves demonstrating a broad understanding, passion and emerging skill base in the areas of landscape, built form, public realm design and placemaking.

You will work closely with our clients to shape cities and communities to deliver excellent client and community outcomes. This includes the ability to deliver and manage small to medium projects and support the design team nationally. Integral to this position is the achievement of individual and commercial targets.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Supporting local and national Design teams in delivering small to medium projects across a variety of sectors, including urban regeneration, infrastructure, greenfield developments, open space, retail, and commercial projects.

- Contributing to all stages of the design process from site analysis, master planning and concept design through to documentation, tendering and construction administration.

- Applying sound knowledge of landscape architecture, construction processes, and relevant Australian Standards to produce high-quality design outcomes.

- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with clients, consultants and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

- Assisting with fee proposals, tracking project budgets, and providing regular updates to senior team members.

- Promoting the firm's services and supporting business development initiatives.

About you:

- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related fields

- Minimum 5 – 8 years relevant experience, ideally gained in a private practice or with local council or government.

- Brings an understanding of design principles and methods and the ability to apply them in the urban environment.

- Advanced and efficient skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modelling software

- Advanced and efficient skills in relevant components of the Adobe Suite

- Successfully manages client priorities and expectations;

- Demonstrates adaptability when dealing with problems and changes to priorities;

- Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas and concepts or documentation

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

- Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.

- Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.

- Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.

- Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.

How to Apply?

If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on “Apply for this job.”

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