Senior Landscape Architect
Urbis
Date: 1 day ago
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
About This Role
Who we are:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.
We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
Urbis, Shaping futures your way!
The Opportunity
Our team of landscape architects, urban designers and design specialists has never been stronger or busier with a confirmed pipeline of truly exciting city-shaping projects. Despite our size, we are a close-knit group that maintains a spirit and comradery of a boutique design office whilst fostering a work-life balance for all staff (something that is truly important to how we operate as a team and as individuals). We encourage innovation and back our team members to be entrepreneurial.
Whether you are looking for a new challenge and increased responsibilities early in your career or would like exposure to some of Southeast Queensland's most exciting projects.
Please ensure to attach your portfolio with your application
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Who we are:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.
We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
Urbis, Shaping futures your way!
The Opportunity
Our team of landscape architects, urban designers and design specialists has never been stronger or busier with a confirmed pipeline of truly exciting city-shaping projects. Despite our size, we are a close-knit group that maintains a spirit and comradery of a boutique design office whilst fostering a work-life balance for all staff (something that is truly important to how we operate as a team and as individuals). We encourage innovation and back our team members to be entrepreneurial.
Whether you are looking for a new challenge and increased responsibilities early in your career or would like exposure to some of Southeast Queensland's most exciting projects.
Please ensure to attach your portfolio with your application
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Supporting local and National Design teams by managing small to medium projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary Urbis teams across diverse project types, including urban regeneration, greenfield developments, infrastructure, and commercial precincts.
- Delivering key services such as site analysis, master planning, concept and design development, documentation, tendering, and construction administration.
- Applying a strong understanding of landscape architecture and construction processes (phases, deliverables, contract documents, and client expectations), with creative landscape and public realm design input from concept through to design development, documentation, and construction administration.
- Providing site supervision for projects, where required, and demonstrating a well-developed understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Building Codes, and industry standards as applicable to each project.
- Working efficiently and collaboratively with other professionals across multi-disciplinary projects—responding to briefs, meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and maintaining a commercial focus.
- Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, and tracking project fees with regular updates to the Assignment Manager or Director.
- Attending meetings with clients, consultants, industry representatives, and internal team members to support effective project delivery and client engagement.
- Supporting fellow team members in meeting project requirements and contributing to the promotion of the firm and its services to generate business opportunities.
- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture at a graduate or post graduate level; or related fields
- Minimum 4 – 8 years relevant experience, ideally gained in a private practice or with local council or government.
- Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas, concepts and documentation
- Brings an understanding of design principles and methods and the ability to apply them in the urban environment.
- Advanced and efficient skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino and/or other 3D modelling software
- Advanced and efficient skills in relevant components of the Adobe Suite
- Successfully manages client priorities and expectations;
- Demonstrates adaptability when dealing with problems and changes to priorities;
- Communicates graphically at an advanced level using both digital and hand drawn formats to convey design ideas and concepts or documentation
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