Graduate Landscape Architect

Lead Careers Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Careers is seeking a Graduate Landscape Architect for an established Gloucestershire studio. You will assist with LVIA, landscape planning and environmental assessment, gaining exposure from early planning through to landscape design and delivery.

Working alongside senior landscape architects, you will develop skills in site assessments, viewpoints, drawings and reports, with a clear path toward Chartership and professional development within a supportive consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture is required.
• Interest in LVIA, landscape planning and environmental assessment.
• Strong graphic communication and reporting skills.
• Understanding of UK planning system and landscape character assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and Landscape and Visual Appraisals.
• Supporting landscape and visual baseline studies and site assessments.
• Undertaking site visits and contributing to viewpoint selection and photography.
• Assisting with landscape planning and environmental assessment work.
• Preparing landscape strategies, masterplans and design proposals.
• Producing drawings, plans and supporting graphics.
• Researching landscape character, planning policy and site context.
• Working alongside senior Landscape Architects on a broad range of UK projects.
• Developing technical, design and assessment skills towards chartership.

Skills

Graphic communication

Written communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Role - Graduate Landscape Architect

Location - Gloucestershire

Lead Careers are looking for a Graduate Landscape Architect for an established studio based in Gloucestershire. They work across a broad portfolio of projects throughout the UK and work spans residential, commercial, healthcare, education, leisure and high-quality private developments, with involvement from the early planning and assessment stages through to landscape design and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate landscape architect who is looking to begin their career within a supportive consultancy environment and has a particular interest in developing experience in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Landscape Architects and gain exposure to projects from the early planning and assessment stages through to detailed landscape design and delivery.

THE ROLE

• Assisting with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and Landscape and Visual Appraisals
• Supporting landscape and visual baseline studies and site assessments
• Undertaking site visits and contributing to viewpoint selection and photography
• Assisting with landscape planning and environmental assessment work
• Preparing landscape strategies, masterplans and design proposals
• Producing drawings, plans and supporting graphics
• Researching landscape character, planning policy and site context
• Working alongside senior Landscape Architects on a broad range of UK projects
• Developing technical, design and assessment skills towards professional development and Chartership

THE IDEAL GRADUATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WILL HAVE

• A degree in Landscape architecture
• A genuine interest in LVIA, landscape planning and environmental assessment
• Strong landscape design and graphic communication skills
• Good written communication and report writing ability
• An understanding of the UK planning system and landscape character assessment
• Experience with relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm to develop within the profession
• Full right to work in the UK, visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Previous professional LVIA experience is not essential. The practice is particularly interested in graduates who have been introduced to landscape assessment through university projects and would like to develop this area alongside their wider Landscape Architecture skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established studio offering exposure to a diverse range of projects, experienced senior professionals and the opportunity to build a well-rounded career.

All applications for this Graduate Landscape Architect role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston. 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.