Executive Landscape Architect

Description:

The City Council now invites applications, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Landscape Architect may be filled. The initial placement will be in the Councils Infrastructure Delivery Directorate but the successful candidate may be assigned to work in/for other Directorates over time.

The Infrastructure Development Directorate is responsible for the planning and delivery of capital projects in the areas of roads and transportation, urban regeneration, urban expansion, parks and amenity services, flood protection, and public realm renewal. The Directorate works closely with a number of funding agencies including the National Transport Authority, the Department of Transport, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Office of Public Works. Key objectives for the Directorate at present include the delivery of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) (and in particular the cycling, walking and public transport improvements envisaged therein) the delivery of flood protection and public realm improvements and urban regeneration (including Docklands redevelopment).

This represents an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Landscape Architect with proven experience to join the Council and work with a number of multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design and delivery of new infrastructure in Cork City.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms –

• hold an honours degree (level eight in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent professional qualification,
• have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms for the office at least five years satisfactory experience in Landscape Architecture and have a corresponding portfolio of work that demonstrates a high level of quality in design and delivery
• possess a high standard of technical competence and experience,
• have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a range of multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure,
• have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives,
• have a good working knowledge of the legal and regulatory standards that apply to local authorities including health and safety.