Graduate Landscape Architect - Sheffield

Cooper & Hall Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks creative Landscape Architects to tackle complex challenges in urban and rural environments. Join a collaborative team dedicated to sustainable development and climate change adaptation. Your role will involve designing resilient landscapes and contributing to groundbreaking projects. With a focus on creativity and problem-solving, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about landscape architecture and eager to inspire others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Desirable to have a Master's or Postgraduate Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with design work and preparing detailed construction drawings.
• Conducting site surveys and managing workload to meet deadlines.
• Producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Design Skills

3D Modeling

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's or Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture

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 to 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, the Middle East, and Africa. Our international landscape 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 with a full commitment to developing successful, sustainable places.

Our landscape architecture services include:

• Landscape-led masterplanning
• Concept to 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 reviews

Our teams work 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
• Participating in team meetings and project reviews
• Conducting site surveys
• Managing 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 is desirable

This role is based in Sheffield, and we will consider Sheffield-based applications only.

If you hold a Bachelor's degree, you should be committed to gaining a postgraduate qualification to become eligible for chartership.

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

You should be available to start this opportunity in September 2025.

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

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success and growth. Guided by our values, we offer an attractive total reward package that recognizes individual contributions. We provide fair and equitable pay, opportunities for professional development, and benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and personal growth.

As a member-owned company, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction and select projects that align with our purpose and legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes. Profit sharing is part of our reward system, allowing permanent members to share in our collective success.

We also offer private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and adaptable benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs.