Development Manager
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Job description
Are you ready to make a real impact on the natural and built environment of one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities? Leicester City Council is seeking an experienced, creative, and driven landscape designer to join and lead our dynamic Landscape Development team.
What you'll be doingWorking with a range of stakeholders including senior management, elected members, community groups and the general public you'll be responsible for leading and implementing a range of landscape development projects across the council, with the chance to shape a greener and more sustainable future for the city. Managing a small team of landscape designers and professionals, and you'll be the overall lead providing advice, guidance and support across a whole range of projects.
You'll be managing a range of soft and hard landscaping works including planting schemes, play area works and other landscape related works. You'll also be responsible for consulting on and liaising with Planning colleagues on developer contributions for our parks and green spaces and managing the portfolio of works.
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Requirements
What you'll needWe are looking for an experienced landscape designer or Landscape Architect with a formal qualification (ideally CMLI) and substantial experience in delivering complex landscape projects from concept to completion. You'll need a passion for innovative and sustainable design and a strong understanding of a range of relevant legislation, policies and technical standards, along with significant experience of working in a landscape design related setting.
You'll need to be an excellent communicator with project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and up to date horticultural, technical knowledge.
You'll be able to work without direct supervision as well as leading your team, managing your time effectively to ensure projects are delivered within scope and budget. You'll also need a full clean driving licence as you'll be visiting sites across the city checking on progress and undertaking site assessments.
What you'll bring
Extensive landscape design experience and an ability to thrive in complex environments.
A passion for sustainable, innovative design and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and technical standards.
Excellent understanding of the UK's planning system and how developer contributions can be used for landscape projects.
Strong planting knowledge, proven experience in writing specifications, maintenance and management plans and designing to budgets.
Experience in project management, either leading project or working in a project team delivering landscape-related schemes.
Organised and able to prioritise work independently and work to strict deadlines.
Creative design skills and an eye for detail
Feels confident influencing leaders, negotiating outcomes and steering direction
Enjoys leading change and spotting opportunities for innovation
Writes brilliantly and communicates with clarity and impact
Demonstrates inclusive, people-centred leadership whilst enjoying working as a team, self-motivated and engaged.
A wide range of IT skills including programmes such as AutoCAD and Sketchup.
Experience in contract management.
Benefits & conditions
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