Senior Landscape Architect

Penguin Recruitment; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Landscape Architect to join their growing team in Guildford. This role involves all stages of landscape architecture, including planning and detailed design. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Landscape Architecture, a year or more of experience, and strong skills in graphic design and report writing. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid/flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Professional development support

Collaborative office culture

Qualifications

• Degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture required.
• Experience in a consultancy or similar environment preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of landscape projects.
• Prepare landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA).
• Produce detailed drawings for planning and construction.

Skills

Graphic design skills

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Teamworking skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Revit

SketchUp

GIS

Job description

Overview

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Landscape Architect to join their growing team in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to be part of a well-established and supportive landscape team, working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of landscape architecture, from concept design through to planning, detailed design, and implementation. Projects span residential, commercial, education, green infrastructure, and strategic landscape planning, often as part of wider environmental and masterplanning teams. The role would suit a Landscape Architect with a year or more of post-graduate experience, who is either working towards or has recently achieved CMLI status. Candidates with strong graphic, design, and report writing skills will be especially well suited.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and delivery of landscape and green infrastructure projects
• Preparing landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA)
• Producing detailed drawings and specifications for planning and construction
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Collaborating with in-house ecologists, urban designers, and masterplanners

Requirements

• A degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture
• Experience in a consultancy or similar environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, and/or GIS (desirable)
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• A proactive and organised approach to project

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Generous annual leave, including extra days over the holiday period
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Professional development support and mentoring (including Pathway to Chartership)
• Regular CPD sessions and internal knowledge sharing
• Opportunities to work on award-winning and nationally significant projects
• A collaborative and inclusive office culture with regular team events

Interested in this opportunity? Please apply today or contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment.