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Landscape Architect

Employer
Perth and Kinross Council
Location
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD
Salary
£37,559.00 - £40,487.00 per year
Closing date
15 Aug 2021

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Sector
Local Authority, Public sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Level
Planner
Specialism
Architecture, Planning

Landscape Architect PKC07633

£37,559 - £40,487

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and practical Landscape Architect to join a small, busy team in the Community Greenspace (CG) Section of the Communities Service. This post will be embedded within the Policy and Project Team of the Community Greenspace service and based at Pullar House, Perth. The role will provide specialist landscape knowledge and expertise within a multi-disciplinary cross-service team charged with delivering a multi-million pound programme of active travel and street enhancement projects across the city of Perth. The Landscape Architect would be required to work at masterplanning scale through to detail design for transport corridors, streets for people, integrating neighbourhoods, developing pedestrian and blue/green links, sustainable design solutions and placemaking. The Postholder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high-quality, fit-for-purpose landscape design service for projects prior to being handed over to the Council's Road Infrastructure and Property Teams for delivery.

The Individual

The suitable applicant will be an experienced Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute who will be able to design, procure, implement and deliver a variety of projects which meet customer satisfaction levels within budget, fees and timescale. You will be skilled in AutoCAD, and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office software. You will be able to identify and initiate projects and prepare briefs detailing scope of works and be able to prepare cost estimates and quotations and monitor and report on budgets to ensure allocated resources are used effectively, in line with Council procedures and accounting periods. Having extensive site experience and a full understanding of relevant project documentation, you will be fully acquainted with the CDM Regulations 2015 and be able to ensure all relevant Health and Safety standards and procedures are complied with. Experience of multi-disciplinary and external partnership work with other agencies and communities would be invaluable and a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation and best practice from other statutory bodies such as SEPA and SNH would be very advantageous. You will contribute to the effective and efficient running of the team, encouraging good morale and maintaining a positive working attitude amongst colleagues. Participation in reviews of practices and procedures and assisting in the preparation and completion of Team Plans, Business Management and Improvement Plans and other appropriate policy documents will be essential. You will take part in team briefings, project review meetings and presentations and will provide oral and written reports as necessary. You will represent the team at meetings with other services, outside bodies and community representatives and will be able to draft Committee Reports, Best Value Reviews, Business Cases and other necessary documents within agreed timescales.

For further information about this position, please contact dcook@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer. 

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss. 

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post. 

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

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