Principal Landscape Architect

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Landscape Architect for their Cardiff or Bristol office. This role requires strong technical ability and creativity to deliver high-quality projects across various sectors. Candidates should have a degree and master's in Landscape Architecture, with at least 5 years of industry experience. Offering a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000, hybrid working arrangements, and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual bonus schemes

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Professional fees covered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification industry experience.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute, or actively working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a variety of landscape design tasks.
• Supporting and overseeing junior members of staff.
• Assisting in delivery of high-quality landscape projects.

Skills

Technical ability

Creativity

Attention to detail

Proficiency in CAD software

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Job Profile - Senior / Principal Landscape Architect - EJ45170

Location - Cardiff / Bristol Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Bennett and Game are delighted to represent a well-established, employee‑owned multidisciplinary practice seeking an ambitious Senior / Principal Landscape Architect for their Bristol or Cardiff office. Working across planning, urban design, and landscape architecture, the team of 29 delivers thoughtful, sustainable design solutions across Residential, Education, Heritage, and Commercial sectors.

The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of projects from concept to construction, including Leisure, Educational, Residential, Healthcare, and Retail schemes. The practice values high-quality, context‑led design and is seeking someone with strong technical ability, creativity, and attention to detail. Daily use of Vectorworks is required, with training available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a people‑focused, design‑led practice where you will mentor junior staff, lead project stages, and play an active role in the ongoing development of the Landscape team.

Senior / Principal Landscape Architect Position Overview

• Undertaking a variety of landscape design tasks, with occasional involvement in landscape planning.
• Working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting, guiding, and overseeing junior members of staff.
• Assisting in the delivery of high‑quality landscape projects, ensuring alignment with client briefs, budgets, and programme requirements.
• Engaging with clients, design teams, and stakeholders across sectors including Residential, Leisure, Educational, Healthcare, and Retail.

Senior / Principal Landscape Architect Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' post‑qualification industry experience.
• Degree and Master's in Landscape Architecture.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute, or actively working towards Chartership.
• Proficiency in CAD software; Vectorworks experience is highly advantageous.
• Ability to commute to either the Cardiff or Bristol office.

Senior / Principal Landscape Architect Position Remuneration

Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 23 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Annual bonus schemes.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Pension scheme.
• Bike‑to‑work scheme.
• Professional fees covered.

Opportunity to be part of an employee‑owned practice with a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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