Operations Director

The Role:

An international and award-winning landscape architecture practice is seeking a dynamic Operations Director to join their successful London studio. This position will work closely with the partners and design leadership in managing, guiding and mentoring teams,  to help implement strategy and drive the business, whilst championing different projects.

The studio specialise in implementing installations, gardens, parks and unique landscapes into urban and public spaces internationally. This role is an excellent and rare opportunity to join an already established and renowned studio, who are continuing to grow and expand their brand globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Studio workload management; schedule, assign, delegate, guide and mentor teams across projects
• Manage contract negotiation and pricing
• Manage project budgets and financials; including preparing and assessing client proposals
• Business development; guidance on RFPs, fee proposals, client relationship management, new business research and opportunities
• Liaise with finance team and partners on internal budgets, project forecasting and strategy
• Lead project and team meetings
• Liaise with international offices on pipeline of projects and incoming work
• Involvement with the company’s hiring process and growth strategy

Key Skills:

• At least eight years of project management/operations/team management experience within the landscape architecture environment
• Either trained or practiced landscape architecture
• Commercially astute and competent in strategic planning and growth
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and quality control of construction landscape projects
• Confident in reviewing shop drawings and technical images
• Highly driven with the ability to positively guide and delegate teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

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