HTA Design are seeking a talented, highly collaborative Senior Landscape Architect to join their Edinburgh office and direct the delivery of the Landscape Design Service Offerings on projects to which they have been assigned to meet the project’s external and internal objectives.

The successful Senior Landscape Architect candidate will also promote Landscape Design excellence and enable HTA to achieve its objective to lead the field in sustainable placemaking by establishing quality standards for the landscape dimension of design and ensure these are delivered on HTA’s projects.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or other equivalent level.
• Chartered member of the Landscape Institute.
• 8+ years post MA qualification experience is required.
• Proven capability to take responsibility for the delivery of multiple large and/or complex projects.
• Proven capability to undertake project, fee and resource planning.
• Proven ability to effectively manage outputs for multiple projects.
• Exceptional design skills, detail orientation and technical proficiency.
• Actively contributes towards and/or produces winning bids.
• Excellent people management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and mentor others effectively.
• Manages project finances and budgets effectively.
• Strong IT skills, with experience of using all MS Office applications and highly proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience of Sketchup and Lumion is desirable.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or other equivalent level.
• Chartered member of the Landscape Institute.
• 8+ years post MA qualification experience is required.
• Proven capability to take responsibility for the delivery of multiple large and/or complex projects.
• Proven capability to undertake project, fee and resource planning.
• Proven ability to effectively manage outputs for multiple projects.
• Exceptional design skills, detail orientation and technical proficiency.
• Actively contributes towards and/or produces winning bids.
• Manages project finances and budgets effectively.
• Excellent people management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and mentor others effectively.
• Encourages collaborative team working within own team and other disciplines on the project.
• Actively listens and communicates in a clear and positive way.
• Able to effectively present and deliver internal technical training.
• Consults and communicates openly and frequently with team members (e.g., holds team meetings and briefings to communicate goals and priorities).
• Confidently handles conflict and challenging conversations to address performance issues, providing support to enable improvement or taking appropriate action in consultation with HR.
• Aware of own strengths as a manager and leader and takes appropriate actions to address any weaknesses.
• Demonstrates drive and commitment towards self-learning and professional development.
• Provides direction and takes initiative to remove obstacles to get work done effectively.
• Strong IT skills, with experience of using all MS Office applications and highly proficient in AutoCAD / Revit and Affinity / Adobe Creative Suite. Experience of Sketchup and Lumion is desirable.