Associate Director Landscape Architect | Lead UK Projects

Lead Careers Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical cover

Life assurance and income protection

Enhanced pension scheme

Annual bonus opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Professional membership support

Job summary

Lead Careers Ltd in London is seeking an Associate Director Landscape Architect to lead a growing landscape team. You will steer projects from early concept through delivery, collaborating with planners, engineers and urban designers within a multidisciplinary studio.

The role emphasizes balancing project leadership, client engagement, and team development, while remaining hands-on with design and technical delivery. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Chartered landscape architecture experience at senior/associate level.
• Strong background leading UK projects across planning, design and delivery.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Confidence in multidisciplinary project teams and collaboration.
• Experience with industry standard design and technical software.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture and landscape planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Manage project programmes, resources and client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.
• Lead meetings, workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Support business development and help secure new work.
• Contribute to project strategy, technical delivery and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project delivery

Education

Chartered Landscape Architect

Tools

Industry standard design software

Job description

Lead Careers Ltd in London is seeking an Associate Director Landscape Architect to lead a growing landscape team. You will steer projects from early concept through delivery, collaborating with planners, engineers and urban designers within a multidisciplinary studio.

The role emphasizes balancing project leadership, client engagement, and team development, while remaining hands-on with design and technical delivery. Hybrid working is available.