Graduate Landscape Architect – Full Time – Cardiff

Catering; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Advance TRS is recruiting a Graduate Landscape Architect to join its Cardiff-based Landscape Architecture team. The role suits a candidate with at least 1 year of professional experience and a passion for developing design skills within a collaborative, multidisciplinary practice.

You will contribute to a varied portfolio across education, healthcare, residential, public realm and commercial sectors, supporting projects through design and delivery while expanding knowledge of UK standards and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year’s professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience contributing to live landscape architecture projects.
• Strong graphic and visual communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software (Revit/ArchiCAD advantageous).
• Understanding of UK regulations and standards related to landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of landscape projects from early design through later stages.
• Produce landscape design information, drawings and presentation material.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers and other team members.
• Assist with technical documentation and specification information.
• Contribute to site work, surveys and project development as required.
• Develop knowledge of UK regulations, standards and best practice.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Education

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Revit

ArchiCAD

Job description

Graduate Landscape Architect

Advance TRS is working with an established multidisciplinary design consultancy to recruit a Graduate Landscape Architect to join its growing Landscape Architecture team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Landscape Architect with a minimum of one year’s professional experience to develop their career within a collaborative design environment, working alongside specialists across architecture, interior design and other built-environment disciplines.

Our client operates as an integrated practice, with teams collaborating across a broad network of UK and Ireland studios. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of projects across different sectors and stages of delivery.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the delivery of landscape architecture projects from early design through to later project stages. They will work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, contributing creative ideas and technical knowledge to high-quality design solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to landscape architecture projects across a range of sectors, potentially including education, healthcare, residential, public realm and commercial developments.
• Supporting projects through different stages of design and delivery.
• Producing landscape design information, drawings and presentation material.
• Working collaboratively with architects, interior designers and other members of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assisting with technical documentation and specification information.
• Contributing to site work, surveys and project development where required.
• Developing knowledge of relevant UK regulations, standards and best practice.
• Supporting the continued development of the landscape team through a proactive and collaborative approach.

About the Candidate

Advance TRS is looking for someone who is enthusiastic about landscape architecture and keen to develop their professional experience within a supportive consultancy environment.

Applicants should have:

• A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• A minimum of 1 year’s professional experience within Landscape Architecture.
• Experience contributing to live landscape architecture projects.
• Strong graphic and visual communication skills.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience with 3D CAD software; knowledge of Revit, ArchiCAD or similar platforms would be advantageous.
• Some understanding of landscape specifications and technical documentation, including NBS, would be beneficial.
• An understanding of relevant UK regulations and standards, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• The ability to communicate design ideas effectively through written, visual and verbal methods.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive attitude towards learning, professional development and delivering high-quality design work.
• Experience with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative landscape team with opportunities to work on a diverse portfolio of projects alongside experienced professionals from across the wider design practice.

Our client offers a flexible approach to working, combining studio and remote working, alongside a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development and career progression.

There are also structured opportunities for continued learning and development, helping team members build their technical, creative and professional capabilities as they progress within the business.

About Our Client

Our client is an established multidisciplinary design consultancy operating across the UK and Ireland. The practice brings together expertise across a range of built-environment disciplines, creating an integrated approach to design and project delivery.

With a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors and project scales, the business provides an environment where landscape professionals can collaborate closely with other design disciplines while developing their careers within a well-established team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary: £26000 – £29000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff