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Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect
Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest Irish owned consultants, specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment and Renewable Energy. FT provides planning, environmental, design and contract management services for the permitting and construction of sustainable infrastructure projects such as roads, bridgeworks, greenways, airports, bus, rail, biomethane facilities, recycling facilities, solid waste facilities, battery storage, wind farms and solar farms.
FT is recruiting an Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect to join our team to lead and grow an exciting new growth area: landscape design and habitat creation. The role of Associate Director/Principal Landscape Architect is a senior position involving sector leadership; sector growth; team growth, development and management; project leadership; design; landscape planning (including impact assessments); and client interaction. The position is suited for someone with extensive experience, professional qualification, and strong technical skills.
FT's Responsibilities
What would my main responsibilities be in this role?
- Project Leadership & Management: Lead and manage complex projects from initial concept through to detailed design, planning, tender, and on-site completion. This will often include contractual, financial, and programme management.
- Design & Documentation: Oversee and produce high quality design work, including graphic representations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, sketches, and detailed construction drawings using software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Business Development: Lead on business growth through the preparation of bids and tender submissions for new work opportunities and grow the sector within FT.
- Landscape Planning & Assessment: Author and coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals (LVIA), strategic analysis, and character assessments for a range of projects, including infrastructure, energy developments and urban regeneration.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary client contact, presenting proposals, providing design advice, and leading workshops and public consultation events.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams (architects, engineers, planners) and mentor junior members of staff, delegating work and fostering their professional development.
Skills / Qualifications
Are you the right person for the role?
- A degree and/or a postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture accredited by a recognised body such as the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) or the Landscape Institute (LI).
- Full professional membership and Chartered status with the Irish Landscape Institute (MILI) or equivalent is required
- A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience is generally expected, demonstrating a strong track record of project delivery and business development in the sector.
- A full, clean driving licence is highly desirable due to the need for site visits.
- Excellent design and creative flair.
- Excellent experience of driving innovation in work practices.
- Excellent experience managing a portfolio of projects and clients.
- Excellent experience in strategy and business development and driving business growth.
- Excellent experience in resource management and participating in recruitment and interview processes.
- Excellent technical knowledge of hard and soft landscape construction, materials, detailing, and specification procedures.
- Proficiency in key software; AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, and MS Office. Knowledge of BIM/Revit and GIS is an advantage.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational abilities.
- Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment in particular preparation of LVIA.
Is FT the right fit for you?
Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? Reach out to us at careers@ftco.ie today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.
Why Join FT?
Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:
- Continuous Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.
- Employee Experience
When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.
- Family Benefits
We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.
- Financial
FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.
- Wellbeing
We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team. - Work Life Balance
At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.
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