Associate Landscape Arcitect - Dorset

LEAD Careers; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Dorset is seeking an experienced Associate Landscape Architect to lead various projects from design to delivery. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Landscape Architecture, be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute, and possess a strong design portfolio. This role emphasizes sustainability, collaboration, and offers a competitive salary along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working options

Friendly studio culture

Enhanced leave and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree/postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• CMLI accreditation is a must.
• Strong design portfolio is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design to construction.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Develop masterplans and technical packages.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Client-facing skills

Design portfolio management

Planning processes

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modelling tools

Job description

Role – Associate Landscape Architect

Location – Dorset

Salary – £DOE

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for an experienced Associate Landscape Architect to join its Bournemouth studio. This role offers the chance to lead and deliver a wide variety of projects — from vibrant public realm and large residential masterplans to community-focused landscapes, mixed-use developments, and schemes that place biodiversity and climate resilience at the core of design.

The team takes on a wide mix of projects, from large masterplans and public spaces to detailed planting and landscape design. There’s a strong focus on making places that work well day to day, feel welcoming, and stand the test of time. Sustainability and biodiversity are part of the thinking from the very start, so the work has a positive impact both now and in the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading projects from initial design through to construction
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Developing masterplans, planting concepts, and technical packages
• Collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors to achieve design excellence
• Ensuring sustainability, nature recovery, and net-zero principles are central to each scheme

IDEAL KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree/postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture
• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• A strong design portfolio with examples of large-scale or complex projects
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modelling tools
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A good understanding of planning processes and environmental considerations

ON OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities to work on nationally significant and award-winning projects
• A friendly, collaborative studio culture with regular social activities
• Enhanced leave and wellbeing initiatives

THE NEXT STEP

If you are interested in this role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.

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