Associate - Landscape Architecture

  • Full-time
  • Employment status: Full-Time

Company Description

About the company

With nine design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.

Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love, is what drives us.

At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.

About the team

Our design values are shared globally across all the Hassell studios, by the talented people who work in them: landscape architects, urban designers, architects, interior designers, planners and specialist consultants.

We work together in integrated design teams because they produce the best outcomes for our clients. The increasingly complex projects that clients bring to us demand a culture built on collaboration, creativity, and innovation in design thinking and delivery.

Openness and empathy with our clients ensure their interests are at the heart of everything we design.

Job Description

You’ll be an integral part of the Hassell project team and act as the leading interface between the client and our team.  As part of your role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring deliverables against the program, budget and external factors. 

You’ll direct and supervise landscape architectural team, ensure adherence to QA standard recording and monitor compliance with contract documents.  You’ll also have the opportunity to encourage critical thinking, diversity of ideas and opinions and find creative, value added approaches to problems and opportunities. 

Qualifications

Candidates with experience of successful public realm projects could be preferred. 

You will have an understanding of the specific components of medium to large scale complex projects from concept design through to project delivery, and your natural strength in design and coordination will be evident in your portfolio at both a detailed and large urban scale. 

You should also possess the following key skills and experience and qualifications: 

  • Working at a level equivalent to 10+ years proven industry experience.
  • Bachelor Degree(or above) level qualification in Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Urban Design.
  • Excellent demonstrated industry knowledge including a thorough understanding of local planning codes and processes.
  • Thorough knowledge of master-planning and feasibility studies with working knowledge of public domain plans.
  • Excellent experience on all phases to complete projects
  • Well-developed interpersonal communication skills with experience dealing with clients and external organisations in a professional manner.
  • Documentation skills and experience  
  • Professional presentation skills 
  • Registered as a Landscape Architect is preferred.

Additional Information

Why Hassell?

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
  • A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
  • Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
  • Wellbeing benefits 
  • Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
  • Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

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We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them.

In order for your application be be considered please submit your CV and portfolio.

Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.

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