Landscape Architect

MorePeople; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Landscape Architect in London to contribute to a range of landscape projects from concept through to planning and detailed design.

You will prepare landscape designs, technical drawings, planting proposals, and visualisations, collaborating with architects, planners, engineers and ecologists to deliver high-quality schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (professional accreditation desirable).
• Experience in landscape design and technical drawing production.
• Strong design, graphic and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare landscape designs, technical drawings, planting proposals, visualisations and planning docs.
• Develop design proposals from site analysis to planning and detailed design.
• Undertake landscape assessments, site surveys, research and analysis.
• Produce detailed hard and soft landscape drawings and Landscape Management Plans.
• Coordinate landscape info with architects, planners, engineers, ecologists and other consultants.
• Attend site visits, client meetings, design workshops and public consultations.
• Support project delivery to meet quality, programme and budget requirements.

Skills

Design and presentation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Landscape Architect

Location: London

Salary: Negotiable

If you're a Landscape Architect looking to develop your career and work on a diverse range of exciting projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy.

What's the role?

As a Landscape Architect, you'll play an important role in delivering landscape architecture projects, from initial site analysis and concept development through to planning applications and detailed design.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing landscape designs, technical drawings, planting proposals, visualisations and planning documentation.
• Developing design proposals from initial site analysis and concept development through to planning and detailed design.
• Undertaking landscape assessments, site surveys, research and analysis.
• Producing detailed hard and soft landscape drawings and Landscape Management Plans.
• Coordinating landscape information with architects, planners, engineers, ecologists and other consultants.
• Attending site visits, client meetings, design workshops and public consultations.
• Supporting project delivery to ensure work meets quality standards, agreed programmes and budget requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant experience within a landscape architecture consultancy.
• Experience in landscape design and technical drawing production.
• A good understanding of landscape design principles, materials and construction techniques.
• Experience working across different RIBA Work Stages.
• An understanding of LVIA and the evidence required to support planning applications and development proposals.
• Experience preparing hard and soft landscape drawings, planting plans and landscape management documentation.
• Strong design, graphic and presentation skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, design development and project delivery.
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture, with professional accreditation or progress towards chartership desirable.

Why join?

You'll be joining a consultancy that offers the opportunity to work on varied projects, collaborate with specialists across different disciplines and develop your career within a supportive environment.

What happens after I apply?

You'll be contacted by one of our sector specialists, who'll talk through your background, experience, interests and career goals.

We'll make sure the role is right for you and support you through each stage of the process.

Will someone guide me through the interview process?

Absolutely. Your consultant will brief you fully before interviews, provide insight into the team and company culture, and help you prepare so you can feel confident and well informed.