Job DescriptionBrookwood are partnered with a global design studio based in Central London, they are looking for a passionate Associate Director of Landscape Architecture. They specialise in masterplans from medium and large-scale projects in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate for this position will have high skills at developing, managing, and coordinating large-scale projects. If you strive for career progression and a healthy work life balance, then this studio is perfect for you!
As an Associate Director of Landscape Architecture you will:
Project Management
- Hold accountability for the successful delivery of multiple projects that meet high-quality standards.
- May act as an established expert, or demonstrate increasing specialization in a particular design and/or technical area.
- Ensure oversight of the entire project process, maintaining involvement throughout.
- Proactively manage existing client relationships and ensure that opportunities for repeat work are maximised.
Leadership
- Role model and foster a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
- Work with HR business partners to build and foster strong teams, leading, guiding and providing training to juniors to support their professional and creative development.
- Initiate studio or group activities, lead brainstorming sessions and manage conflicts effectively.
Client Relationships
- Operate as the primary point of contact for clients, making significant contributions during client meetings and presentations.
- Develop new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications.
- Lead the preparation of fee bids, and undertake fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects.
Budget Control
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensure project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.
What we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience of successfully leading and managing teams across multiple large-scale projects
- Proactive approach to client management, with a proven track record of engaging potential clients and partners, and winning new work
- Commercially astute, demonstrated through effective decision-making, project resourcing and winning of profitable work
- Strong organisational and people management skills, encouraging collaboration and innovation within their teams to maximise performance
- Proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline
- Degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level
- CMLI or Professional registration equivalent preferred
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Three days in the studio and two working from home
- Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
- A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
If you are interested in this role, please send me your CV and Portfolio to my email, kerry@brookwoodselection.com