Senior Landscape Architect

Mattinson Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattinson Partnership is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London or Oxford. The role focuses on leading landscape design for large-scale projects, including masterplanning and public realm work, with opportunities to collaborate internationally.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, strong conceptual design and delivery capabilities, and a degree in Landscape Architecture (postgraduate preferred).

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual design ability and creative problem-solving
• Experience on large-scale landscape projects, including masterplanning
• Degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered status (CMLI) desirable though not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to landscape architecture projects across concept, schematic and technical design stages
• Develop creative, contextually responsive and technically robust design solutions
• Produce high-quality presentations, reports, visual material and drawing packages
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large international projects
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and external stakeholders
• Support project delivery, programme coordination and technical design development
• Contribute to design reviews, workshops and client presentations
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to studio culture

Skills

Conceptual design

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect
12-Month FTC | Freelance - London or Oxford

An internationally recognised design studio is seeking a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join its growing team in either London or Oxford. The practice is known for delivering ambitious, design-led landscape architecture, masterplanning and public realm projects across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for creativity, technical excellence and collaborative working, the studio delivers transformative projects that shape cities, communities and destinations at every scale.

Following the recent award of several major large-scale projects across the Middle East, the team is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking to expand its landscape architecture capability with the appointment of an experienced Senior Landscape Architect.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and design-focused environment, working on high-profile international projects alongside architects, urban designers, planners and multidisciplinary consultants. The role would suit someone who combines strong conceptual thinking with technical delivery experience and is confident working across complex international schemes.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of major landscape architecture projects across the Middle East, supporting projects from concept through to detailed design stages.

You will contribute to the development of innovative landscape solutions for large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, public realm, residential and masterplanning projects, while collaborating closely with internal teams, clients and international consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and contributing to landscape architecture projects across concept, schematic and technical design stages
• Developing creative, contextually responsive and technically robust design solutions
• Producing high-quality presentations, reports, visual material and drawing packages
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on large international projects
• Coordinating with clients, consultants and external stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery, programme coordination and technical design development
• Contributing to design reviews, workshops and client presentations
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing positively to studio cultureRequirements

Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' professional experience in landscape architecture
• Proven experience working on Middle East landscape architecture projects is essential
• Degree and postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered status (CMLI) desirable, though not essential
• Experience working within leading design or multidisciplinary practices
• Strong understanding of large-scale project delivery and international project coordinationDesign & Technical Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong conceptual design ability and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience across large-scale public realm, mixed-use, hospitality or masterplanning projects
• Confidence working from early-stage concept design through to technical detailing
• Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of landscape design for arid climates and Middle Eastern environments
• Strong design sensibility with excellent attention to detail and materialitySoftware Skills

Software Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
• Revit knowledge would be advantageous

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international design team during an exciting period of expansion. The studio offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, exposure to landmark international projects, and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping high-quality landscapes across the Middle East and beyond.