Associate Landscape Architect

Lead Careers Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Professional Development

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Company Socials

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellness Initiatives

Team Lunches & Snacks

Creative Work Environment

Job summary

Lead Careers Ltd in Cardiff seeks an Associate Landscape Architect (CMLI) to lead design-focused projects across public realm, urban regeneration, and landscape-led masterplanning. The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge, collaboration, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary studio.

You will work closely with clients, authorities, and disciplines to shape impactful places, while supporting junior staff and contributing to bids and proposals. A CMLI and a passion for design are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• CMLI designation with a strong track record.
• Passion for great design and strong conceptual thinking.
• Good understanding of UK planning policy and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality landscape designs.
• Leading projects through all stages.
• Supporting junior team members and fostering a creative studio culture.
• Collaborating with clients, local authorities and other disciplines.
• Contributing to bids and proposals to grow the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Client collaboration

Creative thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

CMLI

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role - Associate Landscape Architect (Design)

Location - Cardiff

Salary - £DOE

We're on the hunt for an Associate Landscape Architect (CMLI) to join a Cardiff based studio in a design-focused role.

Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy studio, established for 20 years and renowned for creating places that enhance communities, promote sustainability, and improve the built environment. The studio consists of Landscape Architects, Planners and Urban Designers who work on a wide range of projects, from public realm design and urban regeneration to landscape-led masterplanning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is all about great design. We're looking for someone who can lead projects from concept through to delivery, bringing fresh ideas, strong technical knowledge, and a collaborative approach. You'll be working on a variety of public realm, urban regeneration, and landscape-led masterplanning projects, helping shape places that make a real difference to people's lives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Developing high-quality landscape designs
• Leading projects through all stages
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to a creative, positive studio culture
• Working closely with clients, local authorities, and other disciplines
• Helping to grow their design portfolio by contributing to bids and proposals

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree/post graduate degree in Landscape Architecture
• CMLI with a strong track record in landscape architecture
• A passion for great design
• Strong conceptual thinking and an eye for detail
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design tools
• A good understanding of UK planning policy and sustainability principles
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

ON OFFER

• Generous salary DOE
• Flexible Working
• Professional Development
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Company Socia
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellness Initiatives
• Team Lunches & Snacks
• Creative Work Environment