Associate Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; 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 is seeking an Associate/Principal Landscape Architect (Design) for a Bristol-based design studio. The role focuses on leading landscape projects from concept to delivery, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, landscape-led masterplanning and public realm work.

You will guide projects, support junior team members, collaborate with clients and authorities, and contribute to bids to grow the studio's design portfolio. A CMLI with a proven track record is preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree/post graduate degree in Landscape Architecture.
• CMLI with a strong track record in landscape architecture.
• Strong design focus and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Landscape design

Leadership

Conceptual thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Landscape Architecture

CMLI

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role Associate/Principal Landscape Architect (Design)

Location Bristol

Salary - £DOE

We're on the hunt for an Associate/Principal Landscape Architect (CMLI) to join a Bristol 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