Graduate Landscape Architect - London

Cooper & Hall Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable development seeks a Landscape Architect in London. Responsibilities include assisting in design work, preparing assessments, and collaborating on innovative projects. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and aspire to further qualifications for chartership eligibility. This role begins in September 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with design work and graphics.
• Preparing detailed construction drawings.
• Producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Curiosity

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 through our work in 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 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 teams are 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 a full range of services including:

• Landscape Led Masterplanning
• Concept design to detailed design and construction
• Visualisations/3D Modelling
• 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 urban design, architecture, ecology, town planning, sustainability experts, 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)
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Attending team meetings, project reviews, and workshops
• Conducting site surveys
• Planning 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 London, and we will consider UK-based applications only.

For those with a Bachelor's degree, a commitment to gaining a postgraduate qualification while working with us is necessary for chartership eligibility.

We seek curious individuals ready 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.

If you can share knowledge, communicate design ideas, and inspire others 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, please upload your sample portfolio in PDF format (no larger than 20MB) within the 'supporting documents' section of your application.

What we offer you

At Arup, we prioritize each member’s success and growth.

We provide an attractive total reward package, including competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.

As an owner in trust on behalf of our members, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction and choose projects aligned with our purpose. Profit Share allows members to share in our collective success, along with private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection. We also offer adaptable benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs.