Landscape Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Stephenson Halliday Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is an award-winning Landscape Institute registered practice. Our landscape team provides a comprehensive range of landscape planning, architecture and management services throughout the UK. We have a consultancy role on the Homes England Green Estates management project as well as providing multidisciplinary environmental services for several major infrastructure projects.
About the role
An opportunity for an graduate to join the team in either Hemel Hempstead or Tonbridge. Working alongside an experienced team you will get involved with providing support to our team of Landscape Managers, Surveyors, Arboriculturalists and Ecologists, undertaking landscape stewardship on regeneration areas, agricultural land, development sites and a range of public open spaces in the Homes England South Region. This position requires both field and office work, and the successful applicant will be expected to travel to various sites throughout the South of England.
Key Responsibilities
- Production and implementation of landscape management instructions
- Completion of site surveys and follow up reporting
- Undertake the role of Contracts Manager
- Oversee contractors to deliver work activities on site
- Liaison with clients, community and landowners
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in a relevant landscape or environmental qualification
- Working towards chartership of a recognised professional body
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Experience of:
- Environmental legislation
- Landscape surveying, appraisals, management principles and techniques
- Native plants and habitat management
- Competency in Microsoft office (essential), GIS & AutoCAD(desirable)
- Verbal and written communication skills in a commercial environment
- The ability to work well within a team
- Well organised to ensure that projects are completed on time and budget
- Full clean driving licence
Salary and Benefits
- £23,000 - £28,000
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Flexible benefits programme: healthcare cash plan and payroll giving
- Cycle-to-work scheme, additional holiday purchase and gym subsidies
- Use of hire car for business travel
- Additional training available in; First Aid, GIS, Inhouse career development
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RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
More detailed job description attached
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Landscape Assistant roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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