Senior Landscape Architect

Who We Are
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
With a confirmed pipeline of truly exciting city-shaping projects, our Brisbane design studio is looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of a Senior Landscape Architect who is interested in heling to grow our people, work directly with our clients and use their expertise and skills to deliver major projects to the community.

We're seeking a skilled and purpose driven Senior Landscape Architect, passionate about cities and people who has a keen interest in playing a role in some of Brisbane's major urban regeneration projects. To thrive in this role, you will have experience coordinating and collaborating with others on urban built form projects using 3D modelling software including Revit.

You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative studio that values creativity, curiosity, and design excellence. If you're ready to grow your skills and contribute to creating better cities and places for people, we would love to hear from you.

You Will

• Participate in creative landscape and public realm design; and deliver input into multiple projects from concept stage through to design development, production, and documentation.
• Lead the coordination and collaboration of landscape related items with architects, clients and engineers.
• Contribute to financial management of project budgets with Project Lead.
• Prepare creative and thoughtful design ideas that can be developed further by the team.
• Applying a strong understanding of landscape architecture and construction processes (phases, deliverables, contract documents, and client expectations), with creative landscape and public realm design input from concept through to design development, documentation, and construction administration.
• Demonstrating a well-developed understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Building Codes, and industry standards as applicable to each project.
• Attending meetings with clients, consultants, industry representatives, and internal team members to support effective project delivery and client engagement.
• Supporting fellow team members in meeting project requirements and contributing to the promotion of the firm and its services to generate business opportunities.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture at a graduate or post graduate level.
• Minimum 4 – 8 years relevant experience, ideally gained in a private practice or with local council or government.
• Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas, concepts and documentation
• Brings an understanding of design and construction principles and the ability to apply them in the urban environment on and around built form.
• Competent and efficient using industry standard software including Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Suite.
• Experience using SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion and other 3D modelling software will also be favourable for this role.
• Successfully manages priorities and expectations;
• Demonstrates adaptability when dealing with problems and changes to priorities.

Why Urbis?

Benefits
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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