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About the Company:

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We’re looking to connect with a Senior Landscape Architect to join a dynamic team of 15, with proven experience leading and managing projects. This opportunity comes as a result of our client's growth and internal promotions—demonstrating a clear pathway from intern to senior positions.

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Our client, based in London, is an award-winning firm known for their diverse portfolio, spanning Heritage & Culture, Public Realm, Education, Residential, Rooftop Gardens, Private Gardens, Masterplanning, Show Gardens, and Competitions. Their innovative designs have shaped British perspectives on landscape and garden design, earning them numerous awards year after year. Offering great career progression, supportive and collaborative environment, great benefits as well as hybrid working.

About the Role

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As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will lead the design process, focusing heavily on the early RIBA stages across a diverse project portfolio. Your expertise will be key in shaping commercial, residential, public realm, and educational projects, collaborating with independent schools and prestigious institutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside top design practices and ambitious clients, making a lasting impact on high-profile developments.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Project Leadership: Independently lead projects and oversee small teams to deliver outstanding landscape designs.

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Mentorship: Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.

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Client Collaboration: Engage closely with clients to understand their vision, present proposals to planning authorities and review panels, and contribute to design reviews.

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Technical Expertise: Utilize your knowledge in urban greening, biodiversity net gain, SuDS, public engagement, and co-design to address complex planning challenges.

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Design Excellence: Showcase creativity and a thorough understanding of the design process and project delivery across all RIBA stages.

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Communication: Develop high-quality reports, presentations, and visual materials to clearly convey design concepts and project updates.

Qualifications and Experience:

• a design-based degree in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or related fields
• minimum of five years of professional experience in landscape practice in the UK
• proficiency in Vectorworks is key however Autocad and willingness to learn Vectorworks may be considered depending on experience
• proficiency in relevant design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to planning officers and at design reviews
• ability to lead and inspire project teams and clients
• curious, motivated, and passionate about design 

About the Company:

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This established, multi-award-winning Landscape Architecture practice, boasts a team of over 20 dedicated landscape architects spread across three strategically located offices in Stansted, Bristol, and Nottingham. Their expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of landscape projects, including masterplanning, Residential Landscape Design, Public Realm, Hotel & Leisure, Education and Research, Private Gardens & Estates, Heritage Landscapes, Well-being, Crematoriums, and Places of Worship.

What is your role:

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As an experienced landscape graduate or recently chartered landscape architect, you will play a vital role in a diverse portfolio of projects, spanning various sectors. Showcase your creativity, attention to detail, and contribute to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Landscape Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs).

• Prepare landscape design schemes, write reports, and project manage.
• Manage production and deadlines for assigned work individually or as part of a team.
• Undertake site inspections, boundary surveys, site appraisals, and data analysis.
• Prepare Landscape Management Plans, Measured Works, Cost estimates, and other deliverables within RIBA stages 2-5.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated proposals.
• Execute RIBA stages 5-6 work, including site auditing and reporting.
• Conduct site meetings, planning meetings, public consultation meetings, and design team meetings.
• Manage health and safety risk registers, derogations schedules, and auditing processes.
• Perform other landscape architectural design duties as required.
• Attend project-related meetings with clients. 

What makes you good at your job:

• Minimum a degree or equivalent qualification in landscape design and a post graduate qualification or equivalent
• A member of Landscape Institute or equivalent  - ideally chartered or planning to become chartered
• Minimum 3 + years post-graduate experience
• Good project, site and task management experience
• Good landscape design experience / skills/ knowledge
• Knowledge of RIBA stages and UK Planning Policy
• Excellent verbal communication skills to engage confidently with clients and team members.
• Outstanding graphic skills and proficiency in developing concepts through to detailed design using AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written communication, including report writing skills for the production of LVIAs across a wide range of public and private sector projects.
• Experience with Revit software is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A current UK driving license is desirable.   

Why work here:

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Offering a vibrant workplace the growing team provides an inspiring environment, they emphasize career growth, training, and comprehensive benefits. Offering one - two days a week working from home, a generous leave allowance with flexibility to buy annual leave, contributory pension, CPD /training support, cycle to work scheme, employee recognition/reward scheme, , professional subscription, employee assistance and more.

What is your role:

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We are currently seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join our rapidly expanding, award-winning client based in Gateshead. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in LVIA’s, conservation, and historic restoration. Successful applicants will play a key role in the entire development process of the planning and design, taking on responsibilities such as project management, report writing, and close collaboration with the internal team and external consultants.

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Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute to a variety of design projects spanning all stages of planning, design, and implementation. Our clients diverse portfolio encompasses projects in urban regeneration, historic landscape restoration, healthcare, play, landscape and visual assessment, and master-planning.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee production and timely delivery of assigned work, managing both individual and team responsibilities.
• Handle project inception, quoting, briefing, and deadline delivery, allocating tasks, and tracking progress for departmental projects.
• Conduct on-site data gathering, prepare plans and reports, ensuring compliance with RIBA work stage requirements and completing QA processes.
• Provide reports, progress updates, and advice to clients, conducting site visits, surveys, and various meetings.
• Manage health and safety processes, including risk registers and audits, and contribute to related reports.
• Prepare landscape management plans, masterplans, concept plans, and various design documents.
• Produce construction details, specifications, and schedules, as well as quantity and cost estimates.
• Conduct site audits, snagging, and reporting, ensuring compliance with QA processes before work issuance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, considering ecological and arboricultural factors in proposals.

What makes you good at your job:

• CMLI (ideally minimum of 2 years post Chartership)
• Talented individual and a good team player who is well organised
• Enthusiastic, friendly and adaptable personality, and keen to learn new skills
• Able to work independently and pro-actively, as well as within the team
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of the English planning system
• Landscape assessment and photographic skills
• Conservation and historic restoration experience preferred
• Experience of working directly with clients and other consultants
• Proven track record of delivering excellence
• Ability to work effectively and manage project teams
• Strong software skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Driving licence preferred
• Relevant permits for working in the UK

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Why work here:

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5 minutes from the Tyne Bridge and Quayside, boasts great transport links with office hours 9am -5pm. Our client prioritizes staff well-being with flexible working arrangements, staff initiatives, and office upgrades. The team enjoys social events and they offer competitive salaries, LI subscriptions, CPD, 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, Cycle to Work scheme, and well-being initiatives. Up to two days a week wfh after successful completion of probation period.

What is your role:

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We are seeking a certified Landscape Architect to join a well-established consultancy with robust revenue streams, expanding their London or South-East Landscapes team. Collaborating closely with the team's Associate, you will ensure efficient and professional project delivery that aligns with client expectations. Additionally, your role will involve assisting with fee proposals and other deliverables.

The growing Landscape Architectural team is an integral part of a large UK multi-disciplinary practice with six offices nationwide, engaging in diverse projects across various sectors, including residential development, education, public realm, healthcare, and commercial areas. Effective communication, collaboration, and self-motivation are crucial qualities for success in this dynamic environment.

As part of your responsibilities, you will craft landscape design schemes, generate comprehensive reports, manage projects, provide support and guidance to team members, participate in project-specific meetings with clients and consultants, and drive actions toward agreed-upon business objectives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare landscape design schemes, write reports, and project manage.
• Manage production and deadlines for assigned work individually or as part of a team.
• Undertake site inspections, boundary surveys, site appraisals, and data analysis.
• Prepare Landscape Management Plans, Measured Works, Cost estimates, and other deliverables within RIBA stages 2-5.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure coordinated proposals.
• Execute RIBA stages 5-6 work, including site auditing and reporting.
• Conduct site meetings, planning meetings, public consultation meetings, and design team meetings.
• Manage health and safety risk registers, derogations schedules, and auditing processes.
• Perform other landscape architectural design duties as required.
• Foster strong client relationships and loyalty through effective communication and support.

 What makes you good at your job:

• Ideally you will have experience of working within a Building Information Modelling (BIM) environment, and Revit/ AutoCAD user plus knowledge of FormIt would be an additional benefit
• You should have great technical knowledge, quality presentation skills, and have excellent report writing abilities with the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, NBS Chorus, Publisher, and good hand sketching
• You will play a central role in client management and satisfaction, maintaining and growing existing relationships, while identifying future opportunities
• You should be great at advising clients and project teams on relevant landscape matters for planning, landscape management, and biodiversity
• You should adapt to contributing to fee agreements by setting out the scope of service to be delivered on each project       

You are:

• You are a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (ideally at least 3 years post Chartership) or confident candidates with suitable experience who are on the Pathway to Chartership
• You are experienced in leading all stages of designing and delivering multiple projects on-site
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate competently and confidently
• You are independent, highly organised, and technically proficient who is proactive with a can-do attitude

Why work here:

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Offering a vibrant workplace the growing team provides an inspiring environment, they emphasize career growth, training, and comprehensive benefits. Offering up to two days a week working from home, a generous leave allowance with flexibility to buy annual leave, contributory pension, CPD/ training support, cycle to work scheme, employee recognition/reward scheme, company financed healthcare cashback plan, professional subscription, business mileage, employee assistance and more.

What is your role:

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We are seeking a certified Landscape Architect to join a well-established consultancy with robust revenue streams, expanding their London or South-East Landscapes team. Collaborating closely with the team's Associate, you will ensure efficient and professional project delivery that aligns with client expectations. Additionally, your role will involve assisting with fee proposals and other deliverables.

The growing Landscape Architectural team is an integral part of a large UK multi-disciplinary practice with six offices nationwide, engaging in diverse projects across various sectors, including residential development, education, public realm, healthcare, and commercial areas. Effective communication, collaboration, and self-motivation are crucial qualities for success in this dynamic environment.

As part of your responsibilities, you will craft landscape design schemes, generate comprehensive reports, manage projects, provide support and guidance to team members, participate in project-specific meetings with clients and consultants, and drive actions toward agreed-upon business objectives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare landscape design schemes, write reports, and project manage.
• Manage production and deadlines for assigned work individually or as part of a team.
• Undertake site inspections, boundary surveys, site appraisals, and data analysis.
• Prepare Landscape Management Plans, Measured Works, Cost estimates, and other deliverables within RIBA stages 2-5.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure coordinated proposals.
• Execute RIBA stages 5-6 work, including site auditing and reporting.
• Conduct site meetings, planning meetings, public consultation meetings, and design team meetings.
• Manage health and safety risk registers, derogations schedules, and auditing processes.
• Perform other landscape architectural design duties as required.
• Foster strong client relationships and loyalty through effective communication and support.

 What makes you good at your job:

• Ideally you will have experience of working within a Building Information Modelling (BIM) environment, and Revit/ AutoCAD user plus knowledge of FormIt would be an additional benefit
• You should have great technical knowledge, quality presentation skills, and have excellent report writing abilities with the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, NBS Chorus, Publisher, and good hand sketching
• You will play a central role in client management and satisfaction, maintaining and growing existing relationships, while identifying future opportunities
• You should be great at advising clients and project teams on relevant landscape matters for planning, landscape management, and biodiversity
• You should adapt to contributing to fee agreements by setting out the scope of service to be delivered on each project       

You are:

• You are a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (ideally at least 3 years post Chartership) or confident candidates with suitable experience who are on the Pathway to Chartership
• You are experienced in leading all stages of designing and delivering multiple projects on-site
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate competently and confidently
• You are independent, highly organised, and technically proficient who is proactive with a can-do attitude

Why work here:

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Offering a vibrant workplace the growing team provides an inspiring environment, they emphasize career growth, training, and comprehensive benefits. Offering up to two days a week working from home, a generous leave allowance with flexibility to buy annual leave, contributory pension, CPD/ training support, cycle to work scheme, employee recognition/reward scheme, company financed healthcare cashback plan, professional subscription, business mileage, employee assistance and more.

What is your role:

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We're looking for a skilled Chartered Senior Landscape Architect to join an award-winning team. You'll primarily collaborate with developers on large-scale residential projects in a dynamic environment. The team emphasizes professional development, mentoring, and support and actively cultivate strong, enduring relationships with clients, co-consultants, and contractors, particularly with well-established residential developers across the UK. With numerous large-scale residential projects underway nationwide, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of an expanding and thriving team.

In this role, you'll lead as a Senior Landscape Architect, overseeing fee-earning production projects either independently or collaboratively. Your responsibilities include supporting and mentoring team members, nurturing client relationships, and advancing agreed business goals. Beyond driving project design and delivery, the ideal candidate will also assume a senior leadership role in the sizable team.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee production and timely delivery of assigned work, managing both individual and team responsibilities.
• Handle project inception, quoting, briefing, and deadline delivery, allocating tasks, and tracking progress for departmental projects.
• Conduct on-site data gathering, prepare plans and reports, ensuring compliance with RIBA work stage requirements and completing QA processes.
• Provide reports, progress updates, and advice to clients, conducting site visits, surveys, and various meetings.
• Manage health and safety processes, including risk registers and audits, and contribute to related reports.
• Prepare landscape management plans, masterplans, concept plans, and various design documents.
• Produce construction details, specifications, and schedules, as well as quantity and cost estimates.
• Conduct site audits, snagging, and reporting, ensuring compliance with QA processes before work issuance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, considering ecological and arboricultural factors in proposals.
• Support and mentor team members, providing guidance and facilitating professional development.
• Develop and deliver departmental training programs as needed.
• Manage departmental workload, allocate resources efficiently, and maintain client relationships.

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 What makes you good at your job:

• CMLI status required
• Minimum degree or equivalent qualification in Landscape Architecture
• Postgraduate qualification in Landscape Design or similar
• Minimum 6 + years post-graduate experience
• Extensive experience of managing, running and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Broad and varied report writing skills to a good speed and standard
• Significant project, site and task management experience
• Extensive landscape design experience/ skills/ knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of RIBA stages and UK Planning Policy
• Excellent and varied IT Microsoft office skills
• Excellent CAD drafting skills
• Full Driving Licence needed

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 Why work here:

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Offering a vibrant workplace in Suffolk, the growing team of 30 employees provides an inspiring environment. Located near Cambridge and London, they emphasize career growth, training, and comprehensive benefits. Serious about work-life balance they offer flexible, hybrid working options to accommodate individual preferences – whether office-based or predominately working from home.