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YGS Environmental Consultants (YGS-EC) are looking for a highly motivated Landscape CAD and Graphics Technician to join their South West-based design studio. Job role: Landscape CAD and Graphics TechnicianTerm: Full time, permanentSalary: CompetitiveBased: PL7Apply: info@ygs-ec.co.uk YGS-EC are based in Plymouth (Britain’s Ocean City) with great beaches, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on our doorstep. We are a small yet dedicated team, with a varied portfolio of interesting projects spanning both the private and public sectors. Our designs are based around values that prioritise nature, place and people. The environment is at the very core of what…

National award-winning green wall in Sherford, Plymouth, has recently become the interest of an undergraduate researcher from University of Plymouth. Elek Cherulla – BSc Environmental Science at University of Plymouth – is conducting surveys of insect pollinator visitations and on populations of arachnids (spiders) on sections of the Sherford green wall. This is a very exciting opportunity for YGS to understand more about the complex biodiversity of the green wall that we have created. As an environmental consultant, it is incredibly beneficial for us to gain this knowledge of the impact of our work and our efforts towards creating greener…

YGS Environmental Consultants are hiring a Landscape Architect Job role: Landscape Architect YGS Environmental Consultants (YGS-EC) are looking of a highly motivated Landscape Architect to join their South West based design studio. YGS-EC are based in Plymouth (Britain’s Ocean City) with great beaches, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on our doorstep. We are a small yet dedicated team with a varied portfolio of interesting projects spanning both the private and public sectors. Our designs are based around values that prioritise nature, place and people. The environment is at the very core of what we do and…

YGS Environmental Consultants are proud to have been appointed the Landscape Architects responsible for the design of the ‘Blossom Together’ Project at Devil’s Point. This in in partnership with Plymouth City Council. This a national initiative spearheaded by the National Trust. Plymouth have successfully received funding for 1 of only 3 Silver category schemes. The rationale behind the project is to connect communities with nature through the creation of new green spaces. Blossom trees will be the focus to the sites. The key driver of these spaces is to give people an area for hope and reflection as we move…

Following the massive response we have seen in relation to the wildflowers at the Mayflower Forest at Marsh Mills we would like to share the seed mix and the rationale behind the design.