Junior Landscape Architect & Landscape Architect

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic landscape architecture firm is seeking a Junior Landscape Architect to join their team in Maidstone. This role entails designing innovative outdoor spaces, collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and contributing to exciting projects. The candidate will thrive in a creative environment that values quality and integrity, with opportunities for career growth and a hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

28 days holiday plus a day off on your birthday

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high-quality design packages and planning submissions.
• Proficient in relevant design software.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and create sustainable landscape spaces.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on various projects.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and authorities.

Skills

Strong design skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Landscape Architect (CMLI or working towards chartership)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Revit

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Client:

EDLA - Landscape Architects

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for highly creative, value-driven, focused individuals at the Junior Landscape Architect & Landscape Architect levels. We have a variety of challenging and exciting projects on the go, from large strategic sites in complex and sensitive locations to compact urban realm projects.

We need someone who is driven and wants to make their mark. We want someone who is passionate about the environment. We require someone who has the talent to design and create incredible, sustainable spaces with purpose that tell stories.

We are growing and we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us. Who can thrive in a culture which can be pressurised but also dynamic and progressive, and underpinned by quality and integrity, across our work and in our relationships, with each other, our clients, and co-consultants.

We offer a hybrid way of working and give all of our team the autonomy to manage their own work, but you also must enjoy being part of a collaborative team. And to ensure we keep that collaboration fresh, we ask for a regular presence in our Canterbury office 1–2 days per week, with the exact frequency depending on your ability to demonstrate to us that you can manage your workload effectively, communicate well, and deliver work to a high standard and on time.

We pride ourselves on our respectful, inclusive and creative working environment. We value our team; you will be recognised, heard and appreciated.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Landscape Architect (CMLI or working towards chartership)
• Strong design skills with a passion for creating resilient, biodiverse and people-centred places
• Experience in producing high-quality design packages and planning submissions
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and either SketchUp (Revit experience is a bonus)
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams

Skills and personal talents we need:

• A self-starter and able to use own initiative and be proactive when appropriate
• Ability to work collaboratively and a supportive team player
• Open to ideas and confident in putting your views forward
• Ability to be flexible and respond creatively to inevitable complications as they arise
• Be comfortable with and have experience in attending meetings and liaising with clients, local authorities and third-party stakeholders
• Be eligible to work within the UK
• Full driving licence

In return we offer:

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and the following additional benefits:

• Flexible working – hybrid working & a family friendly culture
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus a day off on your birthday
• Opportunities for career development and progression within EDLA