Chartered Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design consultancy is seeking a Chartered Landscape Architect to contribute to exciting projects in Glasgow. This role requires a passion for landscape architecture, strong design skills, and knowledge of 2D/3D drafting. The company offers excellent opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary between £36-42K, and a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Stakeholder pension arrangement

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Interest-free season ticket loans

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the Pathway to Chartership.
• Good hand-drawing style and quick visualization skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of landscape design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a large, evolving programme of work.
• Design high-quality and sustainable places.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Design Skills

Communication Skills

3D Visualization

Knowledge of Drafting Packages

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Post-graduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Revit

2D Drafting packages

3D Drafting packages

Job description

Role – Chartered Landscape Architect

Location – Glasgow

Salary – £36‑£42K

A well‑established design consultancy is currently seeking a Chartered Landscape Architect with strong design and technical skills to contribute to a large, evolving, and exciting programme of work. As a major international design practice, this consultancy offers unique opportunities to work on high‑profile, award‑winning projects within multi‑disciplinary teams.

They are a collective of landscape architects, architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists, designing at every scale from city masterplans to specialist light and acoustic installations. They are place‑makers involved in every stage of the design process from visioning to delivery and operation. They respond to the demands of a dynamic and ever‑changing planet with cross‑discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment, and enhances social value.

On Offer

The company offers a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development, including sponsorship, profession‑led events, annual appraisals, and a mentoring program supported by an online internal learning platform.

They are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, interesting work, a rewarding and friendly environment, excellent office space, and respect for work‑life balance through hybrid working.

Employees can participate in the stakeholder pension arrangement, the Profit Share Scheme, and tax‑efficient Smart Benefits. Additional benefits include Life Insurance, Long Term Sickness Insurance, Private Medical Insurance and health screening, interest‑free season ticket loans, and enhanced maternity and paternity provision.

They also offer regular social, sporting, and charitable activities, including themed month‑end socials, a hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks. Various employee forums drive the development of new ideas, giving everyone a platform to have a voice and be heard.

Qualifications and Key Skills Required

• A degree/post‑graduate degree in Landscape Architecture
• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the Pathway to Chartership
• Good hand‑drawing style or equivalent skill in quickly visualising designs for clients in 3D
• Excellent design and communication skills and ability to convey your passion for landscape architecture to clients, colleagues, and the broader team
• In‑depth working knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting packages and the ability or aptitude to utilise Revit
• Detailed knowledge of landscape design and a keen interest in creating high‑quality and sustainable places
• Results‑driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude, and are resourceful
• Excellent organiser with the ability to achieve tight deadlines

NB: YOU MUST ALREADY LIVE IN THE UK AND HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

The Next Step

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

All applications for this Chartered Landscape role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston at LEAD Careers. You will not be added to any mailing lists and rest assured your details would NOT be passed on to anyone without your prior authorisation.