Landscape Architect

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £36,057 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: 14th March 2021

Place Services is the leading public sector provider of environmental assessment, planning, design and management services. Our public sector ethos and combination of specialist skills and experience means that we are uniquely qualified to help public organisations positively influence the planning process; developing practical solutions and delivering environmental stewardship.

Based within Essex County Council, Place Services is an award-winning local authority traded service, which provides a wide range of landscape, urban design and specialist environmental planning services to Local Authorities throughout the UK.

Place Services is growing to meet the demand for our experience and expertise, and we are currently recruiting for a Landscape Architect to join our multi-disciplinary consultancy team. This role is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Landscape Architect with strong interpersonal and presentation skills. The role is ideal for candidates who want to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals on a diverse range of projects that will bring positive improvements to the places and people we work with.

Candidates should be educated to a post graduate level in Landscape Architecture and have a strong knowledge of the planning system. Applicants should be able to demonstrate proven design ability, writing proficiency and knowledge of design software, as well as the ability to apply their own professional skills and experience to deliver place-making projects that prioritise sustainability and environmental values.

For an informal discussion about the position please contact Peter Dawson on 03330136861 or 07748623787.

For a copy of the role profile, please contact

Find out more about us on www.placeservices.co.uk or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PlaceServices

More information can be found at www.placeservices.co.uk

As part of employment with Essex County Council should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please visit: https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. For more information please use the following link: https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.

If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please email or call us on 0333 013 5888. Lines are open Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16.30.