Landscape Architect

Swansea Council; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Swansea seeks an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to lead innovative projects enhancing biodiversity and community wellbeing. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to shape Swansea's future. Candidates should have substantial experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for sustainable design.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Flexible hours

Professional membership support

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in delivering complex landscape projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and technical standards.
• Proven experience in writing specifications and maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile, climate-resilient projects enhancing biodiversity and public spaces.
• Work within a skilled team, influencing city transformation and resilience.
• Deliver in-house solutions that improve wellbeing and sustainable design standards.

Skills

Landscape project delivery

Sustainable design

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

AutoCAD proficiency

Horticultural knowledge

Education

Qualified Landscape Architect (CMLI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect (closing date: 09/12/25)

£40,777 - £45,091 per year. Join Swansea Council as a Senior Landscape Architect and lead innovative, climate‑resilient projects that enhance biodiversity, public spaces, and community wellbeing. This full‑time, fixed‑term role offers hybrid working, professional development, and the chance to shape a greener, more sustainable future for the city.

• Post title: Senior Landscape Architect
• Post number: PL.0471‑V3
• Salary: £40,777 - £45,091 per year
• Directorate/department: Place

Apply online now for post PL.0471-V3

• Closing date: 11.45pm, 9 December 2025

Further information

Shape Swansea's Future - Join Us as a Senior Landscape Architect

Full‑time, Fixed Term until 31 December 2027

Location: Swansea (Hybrid working available)

Are you ready to make a real impact on the natural and built environment of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities? Swansea Council is seeking an experienced, creative, and driven Senior Landscape Architect to join our dynamic Landscape & Green Infrastructure Team.

Why Join Us?

• Lead on high‑profile, climate‑resilient, and innovative projects that enhance biodiversity, public spaces, and community wellbeing across the city and county.
• Be at the heart of a skilled, supportive team where your expertise will directly influence the city’s transformation and resilience.
• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working and a culture that values your professional development, creativity, and work‑life balance.
• Make a difference by delivering in‑house solutions that improve wellbeing and set new standards for sustainable design.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Landscape Architect (ideally CMLI) with substantial experience in delivering complex landscape projects from concept to completion.
• A passion for sustainable, innovative design and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and technical standards.
• Strong planting knowledge, proven experience in writing specifications, maintenance and management plans, and designing to budgets.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and up‑to‑date horticultural and technical knowledge.
• Experience with SuDS, CDM Regs, and leading multidisciplinary teams is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• Full‑time, fixed‑term contract until at least December 2027, with the potential to shape the future of the service.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including paid holiday, flexible hours, professional membership support, and ongoing training.
• The chance to work on projects that matter – for people, place, and planet.

Ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver a greener, more resilient Swansea? Apply now and join a team where your skills and ideas will be valued and your work will leave a lasting legacy.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a “Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business” principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding