Join Our Team at Exterior Architecture: Opportunities for Graduates and Landscape Architects

Landscape Institute; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Graduate Landscape Architect – Role Overview

Location: London and Manchester Studios

Start your landscape career with a practice that’s passionate about design, sustainability, and your growth. At Exterior Architecture (Exa), we’re not just another landscape practice. You’ll join a collaborative studio that’s big enough to deliver landmark projects, but agile enough to give you real responsibility and creative input early in your career.

As a Graduate Landscape Architect, you’ll support our team in planning, designing, and delivering diverse projects – from urban regeneration and public realm schemes to residential, masterplanning, and infrastructure landscapes. You’ll be encouraged to explore ideas, develop your technical skills, and build confidence as you take your first steps toward professional chartership.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent)
• 0–2 years’ experience in a landscape practice
• Enthusiasm for sustainable and creative design
• A good eye for detail and developing technical awareness
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, Revit and Keyscape desirable
• A collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn

Why Join Us

• Annual leave starting at 21 days + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days leave
• Pension scheme after 3 months of employment
• Support for LI membership and P2C study days
• Personalised training and growth plans to fast track your progression
• Monthly team socials, summer and Christmas parties
• Discretionary bonus and profit share schemes after one year of service

How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio (max 10MB), and a short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work with us to [e-mail]

ExA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Landscape Architect Role Overview

Location: London and Manchester

We’re looking for a Landscape Architect with around 3–6 years’ experience to join our growing design-led team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, multidisciplinary projects and contribute to innovative, sustainable landscapes that make a difference.

At ExA, you’ll be part of a studio culture that values creativity, technical and design excellence, and collaboration. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your own projects, mentor graduates, and continue your development toward chartership with full support from our senior team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design input across a range of project types – public realm, infrastructure, residential, and masterplanning
• Develop design concepts and detailed technical packages
• Help coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Contribute to project management, reporting and site inspections
• Mentor and support graduate team members
• Stay engaged with new trends, materials, and sustainable design practices

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Landscape Architecture and 3 – 6 years’ experience in practice
• Strong technical skills, and skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent design skills
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
• Ambition to achieve LI Chartership

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus and profit share after one year of employment
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days leave
• Pension scheme after 3 months
• Structured CPD, chartership support and growth plans

How to Apply

📩 How to Apply: Send your CV, portfolio (max 10MB), and a short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work with us to [e-mail]

ExA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace

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