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We’re looking for a creative and experienced Landscape Architect to join us at SLR / OPEN (Optimised Environments) in our Bristol studio / office.
At SLR / OPEN we believe strongly in the influence of landscape architecture to shape and lead our interaction with the natural and built environment in a way that is responsible and innovative. This includes playing a part in helping to tackle the climate change emergency and set the agenda for a more sustainable way of living, working alongside other talented people with a wide range of expertise.

The Role
As a Landscape Architect it will offer you the chance to get involved in a wide range of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team, helping to shape our built and natural environment and address design challenges. SLR / OPEN work on some of the most significant and prestigious development and regeneration projects in the UK with a range of public and private sector clients. This involves everything from developing a concept through to detailed design and implementation.

Playing a key role in managing projects and Client relationships, with a focus on the Built Environment sector and actively working alongside other technical disciplines, you will work within an accomplished and well-structured team alongside some of the UK’s leading landscape experts, with a commitment to quality and maintaining the highest professional standards. Managing and delivering a varied project workload, whilst providing leadership and guidance to junior staff within the wider team, actively taking part in business development, preparing fee tenders and securing new commissions alongside senior members of the team.

We are seeking creative thinkers with strong graphic, presentation and written skills with a passion for the built and natural environment. We are looking for an individual who can work as part of the Bristol team and as an integral part of the wider UK team, with work winning ability and client lead skills.

About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2400+ employees across 6 regions – including over 850 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

Alongside a Landscape Architecture Degree, Postgraduate diploma and holding Chartered status, you will have Landscape Planning experience within a consultancy, studio or similar commercial environment, along with:

• Experience in LVIA and Landscape Masterplanning is essential;
• Understanding of landscape planning methodologies and experience at drafting related reports (skills in both technical report writing and in the preparation of graphic material are required);
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically while maintaining a focus on wide-ranging or long-term implications;
• Effective and confident communication skills (both written and oral) to a broad audience and able to work collaboratively;
• Good organisational skills.

To apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.

Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.

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