Gillespies

Architect

• Lead the design and delivery of landscape projects across all stages
• Provide creative and technical direction within project teams
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to the growth and profile of the Manchester studio

Principal Landscape Architect

• Oversee and manage BIM processes to support the efficient design, development, and delivery of projects.
• Act as the primary contact for BIM-related activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and collaborative workflows.
• Support BIM delivery across a broad range of landscape architecture, public realm, masterplanning and urban design projects.
• Coordinate information with architects, civil engineers, planners and specialist consultants to help achieve integrated and high-quality project delivery across all stages.
• Develop and manage detailed Revit models for landscape architecture, masterplanning and urban design projects, incorporating reliable data and accurate graphical outputs.
• Conduct regular model audits and health checks to ensure compliance with project requirements and Gillespies’ BIM standards.
• Manage information exchanges, file naming, version control and Common Data Environment workflows within ACC / Forma.
• Perform clash detection, coordinate federated models, track issues and support the resolution of design conflicts to maintain model integrity.
• Collaborate in the preparation and maintenance of BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs), Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs), and associated project documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for BIM and design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Navisworks and ACC / Forma.
• Train and guide team members on BIM best practices, studio workflows, and emerging digital tools.
• Support the preparation of 3D visual outputs for design development and coordination purposes.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and clients to support effective BIM integration throughout the project lifecycle.

Principal Landscape Architect

BIM Coordinator, Landscape Architecture, Masterplanning, Urban Design