Landscape Architect for the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO)

RSK Group

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Binnies is recruiting landscape architects with a particular interest in blue-green infrastructure and sustainable nature-based solutions. We pride ourselves on being a sustainability-led organisation and you would play a key role in ensuring our standards. With our roots in the water sector and growing focus on nature-based solutions, our projects on landscape design and assessment specialists with a strong interest in this area.Binnies is proud to be working in joint venture with Arup as the delivery partner for SESRO, supporting Thames Water in securing a Development Consent Order (DCO) for this nationally significant infrastructure project. Together, we are responsible for all design, consenting, and environmental services for the integrated scheme. As one of the largest reservoirs in the country, this project not only aims to secure vital water resources but also aspires to deliver a future legacy of significant green infrastructure, leisure and recreational opportunities. Learn more about SESRO here: .Other work you might get involved in includes the planning and design of nature-based solutions such as wetlands, river restoration projects, and Biodiversity Net Gain schemes across the UK water industry, along with flood risk management schemes for clients such as the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.Binnies’ landscape team, based between our Chester and Redhill offices, is an award-winning Landscape Institute Registered Practice. As one of the RSK Group of companies, we also collaborate as part of one of the largest groups of landscape architects in the UK along with Stephenson Halliday, ADAS and SES, offering diverse opportunities and excellent long-term career development.Binnies is a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute), holds the IEMA (now ISEP) EIA Quality Mark, and is a proud sponsor of the Association of Environmental Clerks of Works — reflecting our commitment to excellence across the environmental sector.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Landscape Architect, either on the Pathway aiming for Chartership or already CMLI, who has the ambition to work on major infrastructure projects, blue-green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, habitat creation, and the application of Biodiversity Net Gain. Candidates will have a keen interest in these topics, some experience of their practical application, and knowledge of associated legislation and policy drivers. The initial focus will be on our SESRO project.The successful candidate will:
  • Specialise either in landscape design, or landscape assessment, or provide input to both aspects, depending on their experience
  • Be collaborative, a team player thriving on working closely within large interdisciplinary teams
  • Have a strong interest in the design of blue-green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, natural capital planning and Biodiversity Net Gain
Essential Requirements
  • A degree and post graduate diploma or master’s in landscape architecture, recognised by the UK Landscape Institute
  • Recent CMLI status (or close to obtaining)
  • Passion and advocacy for landscape and the natural environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities, including able to guide and support less experienced landscape staff
  • For landscape design specialists: strong skills and experience in design of large infrastructure projects; skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative suite, and other design / presentation software
  • For landscape assessment specialists: strong skills and experience in LVIA work for large infrastructure projects; excellent report writing skills
  • Strong organisational, project, time and quality management skills
  • Full UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements
  • Experienced in providing landscape advice on major infrastructure projects including flood risk management, water utility, and renewable/ energy
  • Ability to produce clear and persuasive landscape illustrations and visualisations
  • Experience in managing engagement with stakeholders and the public
  • Understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Development Consent Order (DCO) processes
  • Proximity to London (JV and client hub) is an advantage but not essential.
  • Prior experience in environmental consultancy would be beneficial.
Why join usWould you like to work in a business where you feel empowered to grow? Where there is no place for criticism or discrimination? A place where people are mindful and respectful? If so, then Binnies is the place for you.We have a strong ‘ENGAGED’ culture that runs through everything we do. Evolved over 100 years, we have a culture of caring, where our employee’s wellbeing and work-life balance are priorities, in fact we have industry leading flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive working environment, where a diverse workforce is supported to grow and develop.
The successful applicant will go from being great alone to truly amazing with Binnies.We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.”RSK operates as a group of synergistic businesses with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while also bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.

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