oversee the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian schemes, road or retail schemes and maintain the character of sites of natural beauty
establish general landscape requirements with clients
conduct preliminary studies of the site (including contours, soil, ecology, buildings, roads, heritage)
assess a site's potential to meet the client's specifications
carry out environmental impact assessments
seek and take into account the views of local residents, potential users, and parties with a vested interest in the project
accurately prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings of the re-design of the new site, including applications, construction details and specifications for the project using computer-aided design (CAD) packages or similar design software
present proposals to clients, deal with enquiries and negotiate any amendments to the final design
match the client's wishes with your knowledge of what will work best
contact and coordinate manufacturers and suppliers
put work out to tender, select a contractor and manager (mainly for larger projects), and lead cross-functional teams
carry out site visits
ensure deadlines are met
liaise with other professionals on the project
monitor and check work on site (on large projects, landscape managers may do this type of supervisory work)
authorise payment once work has been satisfactorily completed
attend public inquiries to give evidence if necessary
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