Graduate Landscape Architect

MacStaff; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in East Hampshire is seeking a Graduate Landscape Architect. This role provides a great opportunity to kickstart your career with mentorship towards full CMLI Chartered Planner status. Responsibilities include supporting the team in site visits, preparing technical documents, and contributing to various assessments. Ideal candidates will have a BA and MA in Landscape Architecture, with strong design and communication skills. A competitive salary package is offered including benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% Employer Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits scheme

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong graphic, design, drawing, sketching and written skills.
• GCSE English language minimum Grade 6 or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the landscape architecture team with site visits and analysis.
• Prepare technical drawings and documents.
• Contribute to Landscape Appraisal and Impact Assessments.

Skills

Graphic design skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical landscaping knowledge

Education

BA and MA in Landscape Architecture

Tools

VectorWorks

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

QGIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

You will like kickstarting your career in Landscape Architecture from Bournemouth office with this interdisciplinary planning, design and environmental consultancy who also have UK offices in Birmingham, London and Bristol. They are well established with 40+ years and a track record on a variety of interesting development projects across the UK. They are renowned for results and have an enviable track record of helping landowners, investors, businesses and developers secure planning permission.

The Graduate Landscape Architect role is aimed at graduates to start from 2025 onwards and to learn the ropes as a Landscape Architect, with mentorship through to full CMLI Chartered Planner status.

Senior staff will provide a supportive environment for your career development.

Responsibilities

• Support the landscape architecture team and wider company on a range of tasks including site visits, research and analysis.
• Prepare drawings including hand-drawn sketches, concept and technical drawings and technical documents.
• Contribute to Landscape Appraisal and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and preparation of presentation materials.
• Review relevant local, regional and national planning policies and research project-specific landscape architecture issues.

Qualifications

• BA and MA in Landscape Architecture from an accredited Landscape Institute course.
• Technical knowledge in both soft and hard landscaping.
• Strong graphic, design, drawing, sketching and written skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills – GCSE English language minimum Grade 6 or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach and good time management to meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; self-motivated with initiative and a proactive attitude.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to travel within the UK.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, open-minded, resilient and professional under pressure.
• A desire to progress toward Chartership.
• Technology: Some experience in VectorWorks and/or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator), QGIS and Microsoft 365 is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary likely £25K-£30K + benefits.
• 8% Employer Pension Scheme.
• Life assurance and Private Medical Insurance.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 33 days with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme including a cycle to work scheme.
• Savings and shopping discounts, Employee Assistance, gym discounts.
• CPD opportunities and a dynamic office environment.
• Join an SBTi validated net zero company.

How to apply

To apply for the Graduate Landscape Architect role, push the button on this job posting or send CV to [e-mail].