Principal Architect - Landscape

The core activities that the successful candidate can expect to be involved with include; managing technical landscape design and environmental mitigation inputs to diverse infrastructure, development public realm and parks projects and; preparation of landscape planning figures and drawings.

• Work as part of the Landscape team to manage small projects, teams or tasks within larger projects
• Prepare technical information for infrastructure and development projects:
  • strategic and feasibility/concept studies.
  • preliminary and detailed design including general arrangement drawings, hard & soft construction detailing, schedules & specification to support planning applications
  • tender and construction packages
• Take part in regularly scheduled meetings providing accurate updates on progress of work
• Consistently apply business standards and techniques to assure quality
• Communicate any risks or impediments to effective delivery in a timely manner
• Line manage & mentor junior team member(s)
• Support business development and bidding where required

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognized equivalent;
• Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent;
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills;
• Demonstrable experience of project management and project delivery;
• Experience of working collaboratively within a remote working environment;
• Commercial awareness and excellent time management skills;
• Experience and technical capability gained within professional consultancy or local government;
• Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings and site conditions.
• Solid knowledge of planting design, hardscape materials, and construction detailing.

Personal Qualities

• Creative thinker with good design skills;
• Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients;
• Self-motivated and adaptable, maintaining a confident demeanour when change occurs;
• Positive attitude with good team working skills and awareness of the well-being of self and others;
• Considers appropriate H&S risks and the well-being of staff when making decisions.

Additional Qualities

• Experience of applying current design standards, guidance and good working practices to the design of external spaces;
• Previous experience of line management & mentoring;
• Licentiate or Chartered Member of the Landscape LEED or other affiliated Landscape body.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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