Graduate Landscape Architect

Cooper & Hall Limited; Bristol, Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking creative Landscape Architects to join their award-winning team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that address climate change and enhance urban environments. You will collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative landscape solutions, ensuring sustainable practices are at the forefront of your designs. With a commitment to professional growth, you will have the opportunity to work towards chartership while contributing to impactful projects. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture required; Master's preferred.
• Strong skills in design work, graphics, and preparing construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design work and graphics, preparing detailed construction drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and produce Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.

Skills

Landscape Design

3D Modeling

Visual Impact Assessments

Construction Drawings

Site Surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's or Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Job description

A Future with Purpose

At Arup, we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to doing socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity—using technology, imagination, and rigor to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity

As Landscape Architects at Arup, we expect our designers to think creatively and innovatively, developing the best outcomes for people, nature, and the environment. Our work plays a crucial role in climate change adaptation by working with natural systems in urban and rural environments to build resilience and mitigate risks. This includes creating green and blue infrastructure strategies, multi-functional and regenerative design, along with sustainable principles throughout. You will be part of an award-winning team that designs and helps deliver ground-breaking and iconic projects through our work in infrastructure, building design, and specialist technical services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we are a global firm of designers, engineers, consultants, and technical experts committed to making a positive difference in the world.

Arup provides an integrated approach and delivers sustainable solutions for the design of cities and complex urban and rural environments. Our UK landscape teams are based in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Southampton, working on a variety of projects worldwide, with a focus on the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa. Our overseas landscape teams are located in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney), Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai), and Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Istanbul, Madrid, Warsaw).

We differentiate ourselves from competitors by our ability to combine skills to solve complex or unusual problems and help clients create an integrated vision with a full commitment to developing successful and sustainable places.

With a well-established landscape architecture business, we offer a full range of services including:

• Landscape-led masterplanning
• Concept design through to detailed design and construction
• Visualizations/3D modeling
• Design guidelines and best practices
• Nature-based design solutions
• Feasibility studies and area strategies
• Strategic planning, assessment, and policy review

Our landscape architecture teams collaborate closely with other disciplines at Arup, such as urban design, architecture, ecology, town planning, sustainability, engineering, cost consulting, and project management.

Your typical day-to-day responsibilities could include:

• Assisting with design work and graphics
• Preparing detailed construction drawings
• Creating masterplan graphics
• Producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
• Drafting clear and concise reports
• Attending team meetings and project reviews
• Conducting site surveys
• Planning your workload to meet deadlines

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
• A Master's or Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management is desirable

This role is based in Bristol or Cardiff. We will consider applications only from candidates based in these locations.

If you hold a Bachelor's degree, you must be committed to obtaining a postgraduate qualification while working with us to be eligible for chartership.

We seek curious individuals who are eager to evolve their thinking and working methods.

Our strength lies in respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective that encourages individuality to thrive.

If you can share your knowledge, communicate design ideas effectively, and inspire others, all while delivering excellent client services, we want to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.

To be considered for this role, please upload your sample portfolio in PDF format (max 20MB). Use image compression and vector drawings where possible to reduce file size without sacrificing quality. Upload your portfolio in the 'supporting documents' section of your application.

What we offer you

At Arup, we prioritize each member’s success so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package recognizing each member’s contributions. Along with competitive and fair pay, we offer a career where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive—supported by benefits that promote health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.

As an employee-owned company, we operate in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom and responsibility to set our direction and choose projects aligned with our purpose. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for clients and communities. Profit sharing is a key part of our rewards, enabling permanent members to share in our collective success.

We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection for our permanent members. Additionally, we offer flexible benefits to support all aspects of your wellbeing, allowing you to find the best solutions for you and your family.