Graduate Landscape Architect - Bristol/Cardiff

Cooper & Hall Limited; Bristol, Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy focused on sustainable development is seeking a Landscape Architect in Bristol. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative green infrastructure solutions and delivering impactful design projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, with a commitment to further qualifications for chartership. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, emphasizing personal responsibility and professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline required.
• Committed to pursuing postgraduate qualification for chartership.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with design work and preparing detailed construction drawings.
• Creating masterplan graphics and producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.
• Managing workload and attending team meetings to keep projects on track.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's or Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management

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, and applying sustainable principles throughout. You will be part of an award-winning team that designs and helps deliver ground-breaking and iconic projects across infrastructure, building design, and specialist technical services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we're 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 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 various projects worldwide, with a focus on the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa. Our overseas teams are located in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney), Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai), and Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Istanbul, Madrid, Warsaw).

We differentiate ourselves by our ability to combine skills to solve complex or unusual problems and help clients create an integrated vision, committed to developing successful and sustainable places.

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

• Landscape-led masterplanning
• Concept through 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 teams work closely with urban design, architecture, ecology, town planning, sustainability, engineering, cost consulting, and project management experts.

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
• Managing your workload to meet deadlines

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates with:

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

This role is based in Bristol or Cardiff, and we will consider UK-based applications only.

If you hold a bachelor's degree, you should be committed to pursuing a postgraduate qualification to achieve chartership.

We seek curious individuals eager to evolve their thinking and working methods. Our strength lies in respecting and sharing diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective that encourages individuality.

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

You should be able to start in September 2025.

Please upload your sample portfolio in PDF format (max 20MB) within the 'supporting documents' section of your application, using image compression and vector drawings where possible.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about your success and growth. We offer a competitive total reward package, including fair pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.

As a member-owned company, we foster personal responsibility and the freedom to choose work aligned with our purpose and legacy. Our collaborative projects aim to deliver remarkable outcomes, with profit sharing among permanent members. Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and family needs.