Landscape Architect

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Landscape Designer to contribute to sustainable landscapes across architectural and urban design projects. You will support design development from concept to construction, working with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to elevate landscape quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration, site supervision, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to engage in global projects and competitions, while integrating planting design,

Qualifications

• Experience designing both hard and soft landscape elements.
• Experience working on BIM coordinated projects.
• Knowledge of planting design and horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Support landscape design development from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with architects, design groups and external consultants.
• Mentor junior team members and help build capability.

Skills

Project collaboration

Mentoring

Working under pressure

Research & analysis

Concept development

Interpersonal skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Enscape

Lumion

BIM coordination

Job description

Department

Landscape Design

Location

London

Position Overview

As a Landscape Designer at Foster + Partners, you will contribute to the creation of thoughtful and sustainable landscapes across a wide range of architectural and urban design projects. You’ll support design development from concept to construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants, and help elevate landscape design quality throughout the practice.

What this role is ideal if you want to

• Support the design of both hard and soft landscape elements for global projects and competitions.
• Assist with construction supervision, site management and landscape implementation.
• Work collaboratively with architects, design groups and external consultants on integrated landscape solutions.
• Promote high-quality landscape design and contribute to project specific research.
• Mentor junior team members and help build capability within the landscape team.

What you will bring to the team

• Knowledge of landscape construction detailing and experience with planning and permitting processes.
• Strong understanding of planting design, horticulture and specification requirements.
• Experience working on BIM coordinated projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, resilience and confidence working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to create design concepts and sketch ideas informed by research and analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Enscape and Lumion.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

What we offer

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

Join our team

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

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