Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect - Outside IR35
Location: North East England
Rate: £40-£50 per hour (Outside IR35)
Contract: Contract
Sector: Local Authority
Working Arrangement: Office and site-based
Landscape Architect - Local Authority - Outside IR35
Are you an experienced Landscape Architect looking for your next contract opportunity within the public sector?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Architect to join a Local Authority in the North East of England, supporting the delivery of a range of capital regeneration, public realm, environmental improvement and biodiversity projects.
You will be responsible for designing, managing and delivering landscape-led schemes from inception through to completion, ensuring projects meet design standards, budgets, programme requirements and relevant legislation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Landscape Architect with strong technical design capabilities and project delivery experience to contribute to sustainable regeneration and environmental improvements.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage and deliver landscape architecture and public realm improvement projects from concept through to completion.
• Prepare detailed landscape designs, technical drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Deliver biodiversity improvement projects, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Local Wildlife Site (LWS) and Local Nature Reserve (LNR) enhancements.
• Support landscape and environmental improvements associated with school developments, public buildings and community facilities.
• Undertake site surveys, inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare tender documentation, support procurement activities and assist with construction contract administration.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including planning, ecology, highways, drainage and engineering professionals.
• Undertake Principal Designer or Designer responsibilities under CDM Regulations 2015, where appropriate.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes and progress, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timescales.

Experience Required

• Degree in Landscape Architecture from a Landscape Institute-accredited course.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or actively working towards chartership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering landscape architecture projects, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment.
• Strong experience designing hard and soft landscaping schemes, including detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), planning legislation and sustainable landscape design.
• Experience managing projects from initial design through to construction and completion.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, including the ability to undertake Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience in project cost estimation, budget monitoring and working with contractors and consultants.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Interested?
If you are an experienced Landscape Architect looking for an Outside IR35 contract opportunity in the North East of England, please get in touch.
To discuss the position further, please contact Charlie Fox at Carrington West on 02393 876024, or apply with your latest CV.
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This vacancy is being advertised by Charlie Fox at Carrington West. Charlie specialises in recruiting professionals across the Highways, Transport and Infrastructure sectors. If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move, please get in touch on 02393 876024 for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.

Salary: £40 per hour