Landscape Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Professional fees paid

Structured training and mentoring

Chartership support

Cycle to work scheme

Social and team-building events

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a talented Landscape Architect to join a multidisciplinary design practice in Bristol.

You will develop landscape concepts, prepare drawings and reports, and work with planners, architects and engineers across a diverse project portfolio.

This role offers hybrid working, training towards chartership, and a clear path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership desirable.
• Experience delivering landscape projects in a consultancy environment.
• Strong design, technical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape design concepts and detailed design proposals.
• Prepare drawings, visualisations, reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and planning submissions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Support project delivery from initial concept through to construction.
• Contribute to client meetings, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Design skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered status desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Landscape Architect - Bristol

An established multidisciplinary design and consultancy practice is seeking a talented Landscape Architect to join its growing team in Bristol. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and public realm sectors. The successful candidate will collaborate with architects, planners, urban designers, and engineers to help shape high‑quality, sustainable environments that positively impact communities.

Role Overview

The role will involve supporting projects through all stages of design and delivery, preparing landscape plans and reports, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and contributing creative, practical solutions to complex design challenges.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy additional leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Structured training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
• Support towards chartership and continuing professional development.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular social and team‑building events.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop landscape design concepts and detailed design proposals.
• Prepare drawings, visualisations, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and planning submissions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Support project delivery from initial concept through to construction.
• Contribute to client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Experience delivering landscape projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong design, technical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS packages.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for creating sustainable and inspiring places.