Vacant job

Ref: 20261712

Do you want to be part of developing Malmö with beautiful and sustainable public spaces? There is now an opportunity to contribute your creativity and knowledge to the city's green future as a Landscape Architect within the Landscape and Design Unit.

We are eager to hear from you. We warmly welcome your application!

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking an experienced Landscape Architect with strong design skills and experience in leading complex projects within urban environment development.

In the role of Landscape Architect, you will work on designing and project-managing the development of public spaces in Malmö, from early concepts to finished urban environments. You will work closely with colleagues within the department, other departments, and external partners to create attractive places where people thrive.

Your main responsibilities will be to design and project-manage the development of parks, squares, play areas, street spaces, and other public places. You will work on:

• driving complex projects within urban environment development in collaboration with engineers and other specialists,
• producing sketches, drawings, and documentation in CAD and using other digital tools,
• contributing your expertise as a Landscape Architect in mobility and development projects,
• contributing to or leading investigations and analyses related to, for example, greener urban spaces, climate adaptation, or temporary place development.

We offer an exciting and varied job together with creative colleagues with diverse competencies in the field who are passionate about the development of Malmö.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are educated as a Landscape Architect (300 ECTS credits) and have at least six years of experience as a Landscape Architect. You have strong design skills and experience in strategic planning and development work. You have good knowledge of design processes and are accustomed to producing drawings and sketches in CAD and using other tools. You also have experience leading project groups.

Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is a requirement for the position.

Education in project management and BAS-P is meritorious. Additionally, experience working as a Landscape Architect within municipal operations is meritorious.

To thrive in this role, we believe you are confident in your profession, enjoy taking responsibility in larger and more complex projects, and have a good holistic perspective. You are proactively networking and motivated to collaborate and discuss your and others' ideas to find the best solutions. You are curious and enjoy testing new ideas and creative solutions. Environmental scanning, knowledge sharing, and professional development are seen as a natural part of the job.

About the Workplace

The Landscape and Design Unit plans, develops, complements, and renovates streets, parks, squares, and green areas in the existing city, from a holistic perspective on the urban environment and with the benefit to the residents of Malmö as the starting point. The unit consists of two sections with a total of 26 landscape architects, engineers, and tree specialists who collaborate closely in projects.

The unit is part of the Urban Environment Department, which is responsible for maintaining, developing, and adapting the city for a functioning and attractive urban life. The department ensures that the existing city and new city, both in public spaces and on quarter land and buildings, are managed, profitable, developed, and designed. By combining maintenance, development, and design, an urban environment is created that is sustainable over time and perceived as clean, whole, and safe.

The Property and Street Office owns, develops, and manages the city's land on behalf of the Technical Committee and has the task of enabling a good urban life for the residents of Malmö and the city's business community.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 departments. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb (http://www.malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: As agreed

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Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of the residents of Malmö.