Senior Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design studio located in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead projects from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, a strong design portfolio, and proficiency in digital design tools. This role offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative studio culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working options

Supportive environment for professional growth

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered landscape architect with a strong design portfolio.
• Significant experience in landscape architecture and leading projects.
• Strong design and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects ensuring design excellence.
• Prepare detailed drawings and documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and promote collaborative culture.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Project management

Communication

Digital design tools proficiency

Education

Professional accreditation in landscape architecture

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Rhino

Job description

Overview

Role - Senior Landscape Architect

Location - Glasgow

Salary - £DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring design excellence and technical accuracy
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and design documentation for projects including public realm, parks, strategic masterplans, and blue-green infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and innovative design solutions
• Mentor and support junior staff, promoting professional development and a collaborative studio culture
• Contribute to design strategies, feasibility studies, and masterplanning exercises
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, sustainability standards, and best practice in landscape design

About you

• Chartered or near-chartered landscape architect (or equivalent experience) with a strong design portfolio.
• Significant experience in landscape architecture, with demonstrable experience leading projects
• Strong design, technical, and project management skills
• Proficiency with digital design tools (CAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, Rhino, etc.).
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Passion for sustainable, inclusive, and innovative landscape design

On offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative, and design-led studio.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning urban design, strategic masterplans, and public realm
• Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible working options and a strong team culture

The next step

If you are interested in this role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on (phone number removed) to find out what else may be out there.

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