Senior Landscape Architect

Allen & York Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture studio in Brighton is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to shape high-end projects in the UK and internationally. This role involves leading designs, mentoring junior staff, and working in a creative, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a Chartered qualification, a strong design portfolio, and robust communication skills. The company values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance

Increasing holiday allowance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-end, design-led projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to create innovative and practical landscapes.
• Experience working with contractors and planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior colleagues in the studio.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Chartered Landscape Architect qualification

Design led project management

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of sustainability principles

Education

Chartered Landscape Architect or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect - Brighton, UK

Our client is an award-winning landscape architecture and design studio known for its creativity, collaboration, and passion for crafting innovative, sustainable spaces. They push the boundaries of landscape design, delivering projects that are not only visually striking but also deeply connected to their surroundings.

They are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to take a leading role in shaping high end projects across the UK and internationally. From luxury private estates to world class resorts and dynamic public spaces, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. The ideal candidate will be a designer with vision someone who balances aesthetics and functionality while bringing originality and technical excellence to every project. The role involves leading designs from concept to completion, mentoring junior colleagues, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional results.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• A Chartered Landscape Architect qualification (or equivalent experience).
• A proven track record of delivering high end, design led projects from inception through to completion.
• An exceptional eye for design, with the ability to create innovative, practical, and beautiful landscapes that respond to site and client needs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office (experience with SketchUp, NBS, Enscape, or Revit would be advantageous).
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to confidently present ideas, collaborate with clients and consultants, and mentor junior team members.
• Experience working with contractors and navigating planning applications, technical drawings, and construction contracts.
• A keen understanding of sustainability and environmental design principles, with a passion for integrating nature into every project.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and uphold the studio's high standards of quality and creativity.

Why Join?

Our client fosters a dynamic, design led environment where curiosity, ambition, and innovation are highly valued. Their Brighton based studio is vibrant and energetic, located just steps from the beach and surrounded by creative inspiration. They believe in work life balance, professional development, and the power of exceptional design to shape the future.

They also offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• A supportive, creative team culture with regular social events and international trips.
• Comprehensive benefits, including enhanced sick pay, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
• Increasing holiday allowance with years of service.
• Career growth opportunities, mentorship, and training to help develop future leaders in the field.

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.