Graduate Landscape Architect - Sheffield

targetjobs UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to sustainable development as a Landscape Architect. This role involves creatively solving complex environmental challenges and contributing to iconic projects. You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative designs, ensuring resilience against climate change. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with opportunities to work on exciting projects across various regions. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit share schemes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field required.
• Commitment to obtaining postgraduate qualification for chartership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design work and prepare detailed construction drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and manage workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Graphic Design

Report Writing

Site Surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's/Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Tools

3D Modeling Software

Visual Impact Assessment Tools

Job description

A Future with purpose

At Arup, we’re dedicated to sustainable development and 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, along with sustainable principles throughout.

You will be part of an award-winning team that designs and helps deliver ground-breaking and iconic projects 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 worldwide.

Arup provides an integrated approach and delivers sustainable solutions to city and complex urban and rural environment design. Our UK landscape teams are based in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Southampton, working on various projects mainly across the UK, India, Middle East, and Africa. Our international teams include locations 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 a sustainable, integrated vision.

Our Landscape Architecture Services

We offer a full range of services, including:

• Landscape-led master planning
• Concept design through 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 collaborate closely with urban design, architecture, ecology, town planning, sustainability, engineering, cost consulting, and project management disciplines.

Typical Responsibilities

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Assisting with design work and graphics
• Preparing detailed construction drawings
• Creating masterplan graphics
• Producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
• Drafting clear, concise reports
• Participating in team meetings and project reviews
• Conducting site surveys
• Managing your workload to meet deadlines

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking candidates with:

• 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 Sheffield, and we will consider applications from Sheffield-based candidates only. If you hold a Bachelor's degree, you should be committed to obtaining a postgraduate qualification to achieve chartership while working with us.

We value curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to share knowledge and ideas effectively. A desire to deliver excellent client service is essential. You should be available to start in September 2025.

Application Requirements

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

We support your growth and success, offering a competitive total reward package, including benefits that promote health, wellbeing, learning, and impact. As a member-owned organization, we foster collaboration on ambitious projects, sharing profits through profit share schemes, and providing private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection. We also offer flexible benefits to support your personal and family needs.