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Senior/Principal Landscape Architect - Gold Coast


Job no: 492991
Work type: Full Time (continuing)
  • Pioneering Australian company
  • Exciting local and international projects
  • Transform our urban development function

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.
SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.
The SMEC Profile:
  • It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
  • We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
  • We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
  • We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role

We are currently seeking a talented Senior/Principal Landscape Architect to work closely with our other specialists to undertake and execute general landscape design duties for projects and other duties as directed by the Urban Manager in our Gold Coast office.
With a minimum of 7 years commercial experience in Landscape Architecture, you will play a key role in:
  • Providing input to the overall marketing strategy of the Group
  • Providing sound and accurate advice and expertise on landscape architecture processes and principles
  • Project Management: Liaising with clients and Project Managers and keeping them fully informed
  • Preparing job submissions including budgets and profit projections
With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy or other relevant environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
Suitable applicants will have/be:
  • Tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture
  • 7+ years experience in Landscape Architecture
  • Ability to travel in Australia and overseas
  • Completion of AILA registration or eligibility for registration at senior level
  • Experience in sketch design, design development, with developing experience in contract documentation, and contract administration
  • Knowledge of plant species and horticultural practices
  • Experience in park, reserve, subdivisions and estate design
  • Godd hand graphic skills
  • Experience in the preparation of contracts, including of probable costs
  • Experience in community consultation
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Emilie Huckel, emilie.huckel@smec.com or 02 9925 5555.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
Advertised: 03 Apr 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Apr 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time