Senior Landscape Architect

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Compressed working week option

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Owned Trust status

Discretionary annual tax-free bonus

Supportive environment with career progression opportunities

Job summary

A growing design practice in Dorking is seeking a Senior or Principal Landscape Architect to join their team. This role involves contributing to strategic and detailed landscape design projects across the UK, collaborating closely with architects and ecologists. Candidates should have a relevant postgraduate qualification, at least five years of experience, and be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience in landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA) and landscape planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic and detailed landscape design projects.
• Collaborate closely with architects and ecologists.
• Oversee and support junior team members.

Skills

Concept and detailed landscape design

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Advanced skills in 2D and 3D CAD software

Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills

Strong collaborative problem-solving abilities

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Tools

Vectorworks

LSS

Lumion

GIS

Job description

An established and growing design practice based in Dorking is seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Landscape Architect to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a talented professional looking to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning strategic and detailed landscape design, masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessment, and public realm schemes across the UK. The successful candidate will become part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with architects, ecologists and arboriculturists. The team adopts an integrated approach to design and environmental delivery, consistently achieving high-quality outcomes across a broad range of sectors.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Compressed working week option
• Pension contributions
• Health cash plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Owned Trust status
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual tax-free bonus
• Supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression

A comprehensive benefits brochure is available upon request.

Key Requirements and Experience

• A relevant postgraduate qualification with a minimum of five years’ professional experience
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Strong background in concept and detailed landscape design (masterplanning experience beneficial)
• Proven experience in LVIA and landscape planning
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Advanced skills in 2D and 3D CAD software, with willingness to expand technical expertise (experience in Vectorworks, LSS, Lumion and GIS advantageous)
• Creative thinker with strong collaborative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills
• Experience overseeing and supporting junior team members
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits (or willingness to obtain)

If you’d like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment for more information.