Graduate Landscape Architect

Tobermore; Tobermore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Graduate Landscape Architect to enhance their design services team. This exciting role involves creating stunning visualisations and landscape designs while receiving mentorship from an external Landscape Architecture Practice. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in industry-standard software, contribute to commercial proposals, and engage with diverse clients, from homeowners to commercial enterprises. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and innovation.

Benefits

Private Healthcare from Day 1

Enhanced Holiday Entitlements

Access to Tech & Cycle to Work schemes

Company Branded Clothing

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Staff Pension Scheme

Length of Service Gifts

Qualifications

• Proficiency in landscape architecture software and design tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D visualisations and concept layouts.
• Collaborate with teams to support customer engagements and design needs.
• Engage with customers and represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Marketing

Managerial/Operational

Strategic

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate diploma in a landscape-related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Vectorworks

Job description

Job Description

Location: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore

Job Title: Graduate Landscape Architect

Department: Marketing

Location: Tobermore HQ

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious graduate or early-career landscape designer to join Tobermore’s growing design services team. The successful candidate will work on visualisations, domestic landscape designs, and technical drawing production, supporting a wide range of customers, from homeowners to commercial clients.

The role includes dedicated mentorship and training with an external Landscape Architecture Practice, ensuring professional development in industry-standard software, commercial regulations, and best practices. Over time, the role will evolve to include amendments to commercial landscape proposals, working alongside our external team to expand Tobermore’s in-house expertise.

As an award-winning company, we are a market leader in paving and walling products within the UK and Irish markets. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most successful and financially secure businesses in Northern Ireland.

Benefits

• Attractive salary + Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare from Day 1
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlements
• Access to Tech & Cycle to Work schemes
• Company Branded Clothing
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Staff Pension Scheme
• Length of Service Gifts

Responsibilities

About The Role

The following list outlines the key tasks and duties of this role, which will be used to assess your performance. Tasks are listed without specific priority or sequence.

Duties Will Include

• Design & Visualisation:
  • Create high-quality 3D visualisations and concept layouts for residential and commercial projects.
  • Develop landscape designs ensuring practicality, aesthetics, and alignment with Tobermore’s products.
  • Produce technical drawings and material specifications.
• Collaboration & Training:
  • Work with marketing, sales, and technical teams to support customer engagements.
  • Train with an external Landscape Architecture Practice to develop expertise in software, regulations, and industry practices.
  • Learn about hard landscaping standards, accessibility, and sustainability principles.
  • Assist in refining commercial hard landscape proposals.
• Customer Engagement & Site Visits:
  • Participate in joint call days with the B2B sales team to understand customer needs and present designs.
  • Attend site visits to understand project challenges.
  • Engage with customers to provide technical support.
  • Represent Tobermore at industry events when required.
• Process & Project Management:
  • Support the implementation of a structured design service.
  • Maintain records of projects and interactions.
  • Contribute to workflow improvements and resource development.

This description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed regularly.

Skills Needed

Marketing, Managerial/Operational, Strategic

About The Company

Tobermore has a rich history dating back to 1942, evolving from a sand and gravel business to a leading manufacturer of paving and walling products in the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on technology, quality, and a strong company culture rooted in family values and continuous learning.

Company Culture

We employ over 450 staff, emphasizing continuous improvement, customer relationships, and shared values. Our staff are our backbone, and we focus on professional development and customer service excellence.

Desired Criteria

• Postgraduate diploma in a landscape-related discipline
• Experience in manufacturing or construction industry
• Full valid driving license

Required Criteria

• Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and ideally Vectorworks
• Design eye, understanding of materials, and passion for outdoor spaces
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or willingness to learn
• Understanding of LVIA
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised, proactive, eager to develop skills

Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on Experience