Experienced Landscape Architect

AndersElite; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established landscape architecture firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join their team. This role involves managing projects from concept to delivery, focusing on both hard and soft landscape schemes. Candidates should have a degree in Landscape Architecture, at least three years of relevant experience, and strong technical skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a UK-based landscape architecture practice.
• Strong technical ability in detailed construction drawings.
• Good plant knowledge and experience preparing planting schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and practical landscape design solutions.
• Prepare detailed tender and construction drawing packages.
• Manage projects ensuring quality, programme, and budget control.

Skills

Landscape design

Project management

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

GIS

Job description

Morson Edge is working with a well-established landscape architecture practice to recruit an experienced Landscape Architect to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a design-led professional with strong technical capability to work on a varied portfolio of landscape design projects from concept through to delivery. The role will suit someone with a minimum of three years' experience in practice, who enjoys managing projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality landscape solutions.

The Role

You will be involved across all stages of landscape projects, taking responsibility for design development, technical detailing, and site delivery. The position offers exposure to both hard and soft landscape schemes and close collaboration with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and practical landscape design solutions aligned with client and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed tender and construction drawing packages and specifications.
• Manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring quality, programme, and budget control.
• Undertake site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design intent.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, and the wider consultant team.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Landscape Architecture and a member of the Landscape Institute.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a UK-based landscape architecture practice.
• Strong technical ability, including the production of detailed construction drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; Revit experience advantageous.
• Good plant knowledge and experience preparing planting schemes.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Desirable Experience

• Landscape planning experience, including LVAs/LVIAs.
• Understanding of UK planning policy and environmental legislation.
• Experience with SketchUp, GIS, or other 3D/visualisation software.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working following probation.
• Supportive and collaborative studio environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Company pension, cycle to work scheme, and on-site parking.
• A full UK driving licence is required, and candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).

Interested?

Apply now with your CV and portfolio, or contact Morson Edge for a confidential discussion about the role.