Principal Landscape Architect

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to join their collaborative team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including leisure facilities and renewable energy schemes, while fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. The ideal candidate will lead projects, engage with clients, and contribute to innovative landscape designs. With a family-friendly atmosphere and hybrid working options, this position is perfect for someone passionate about the natural and built environments. Seize this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in landscape and environmental design.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

5% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Profit share bonus scheme

Internal training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interest in design and planning.
• Experience in managing workload and assisting others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality landscape work and drive project direction.
• Support junior team members' development.

Skills

Landscape Design

Project Management

Client Communication

Technical Skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Job Description

Role: Principal Landscape Architect

Location: Cardiff

Salary: DOE

We are working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary studio in Cardiff that is looking for a Principal Landscape Architect to join their growing team. They have been shaping landscapes and communities for two decades. While they operate out of three regional offices, this role will be based in their Cardiff office.

The studio works across a variety of project sizes, types, and complexities, including world-class leisure facilities, renewable energy schemes, public realm improvements, and nature-led design work. The office environment is family-friendly, collaborative, and down-to-earth, with a supportive atmosphere and ample room for growth.

The studio is well-connected by public transport, making it accessible whether you are coming from Cardiff or further afield.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in both the natural and built environments. The successful candidate will work on a broad spectrum of projects, including leisure facilities, renewable energy schemes, public realm improvements, and nature-led designs. The role involves not only delivering high-quality landscape work but also driving project direction and supporting junior team members' development.

Your Skills

They seek a candidate confident in delivering landscape design and assessment work, comfortable leading projects, and serving as a client contact. A strong interest in both design and planning is essential, as these elements are integral in this multidisciplinary environment. Excellent communication skills, a solid technical foundation, and the ability to keep projects on track are required.

Experience in managing your own workload and assisting others, along with some team or project leadership experience, is preferred.

What is On Offer

• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 5% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Internal training and development opportunities

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a landscape professional to thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy and to make a meaningful contribution to landscape and environmental design.

The Next Step

If you are interested in this Landscape Architect role, please click apply, and we will contact you. Alternatively, you can contact Adam Johnston at LEAD Careers. All applications will be kept confidential, and your details will not be shared without your prior consent. Please also consider connecting on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest news.