Associate or Associate Director Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner (Manchester)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development and mentoring

Flexibility in work hours

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm in Manchester is looking for an Associate / Associate Director Landscape Architect & Planner to join their team. You will take on a client-facing role, manage projects from concept to detailed design, and engage in landscape and urban design across various sectors. Excellent technical skills in relevant software and a degree in Landscape Architecture are essential. The company supports hybrid working, personal development and encourages a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Proven experience delivering landscape and urban design projects from site analysis to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, author and co‑coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals.
• Manage design projects through all LI/RIBA stages.
• Prepare bids for multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Client engagement through design advice and leading workshops.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Project Management

BIM Level 2

Client Engagement

Technical Skills in Autodesk and Adobe Suite

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma / Masters in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Associate / Associate Director Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner – Manchester

We are seeking suitably qualified associate or associate director Landscape Architect and Landscape Planner to join our Manchester Landscape & Urban Design team. The role will be part of a collaborative team serving the UK and Ireland, delivering projects across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Be integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• As a Landscape Planner, lead, author and co‑coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• As a Landscape Architect, lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed‑use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM Level 2 environment.
• Support the continued development of relationships with clients in public and private sectors.
• Prepare bids, from small to complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
• Client‑facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
• Join internal multi‑disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of information for planning and construction.
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Benefits

Work‑life balance – Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing – Our Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing, including a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.

Your development – We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

Equal Opportunity – Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.