Senior Landscape Architect

The Society of Garden Designers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning design studio as a Senior Landscape Designer, where your creativity and expertise will shape stunning residential and commercial landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the South-East and beyond, contributing to a team that values craftsmanship and innovation. With a strong focus on client relationships and project management, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality designs that enhance the connection between people and nature. If you are passionate about landscape design and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in landscape design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and design software like InDesign and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and contractor relationships for project success.
• Oversee all phases of design from concept to delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Design Ability

Plant Knowledge

Materials Knowledge

Education

Diploma/Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

InDesign

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Landscape Designer to join our award-winning design studio in Buckinghamshire.

We specialise in high end residential schemes and commercial landscapes with a diverse range of projects across the South-East, London and internationally. In the past 15+ years we have won over 50 national and international awards for our work including Gold at the Chelsea Flower Show and Gold and Best in show at both the Singapore Garden Festival and the Shenzhen Flower Show. The overriding ethos of the studio is a passion for planting, materials and craftsmanship delivering distinctive, memorable spaces that enhance the connection between people and nature.

The role

You will be joining a small but very successful team delivering high quality residential and commercial projects. The business is at a pivotal point of growth and development, so the Senior Landscape Architect role is key to assisting the business deliver on client projects and managing client/contractor relationships.

As such project management experience is essential, and the ability to foresee and respond to issues as they occur. You should be able to work on all parts of the design process from concept to masterplan, technical design, and project delivery, working successfully on your own and as a part of the team.

We offer flexible working. However, time in the studio every week will be required.

The successful candidate will be able to display the following skills and qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Landscape Architecture with 5 years minimum relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills. The role will involve dealing directly with clients, contractors, suppliers and other members of the design and construction teams.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD is essential.
• A high level of design ability from freehand sketching through to construction detailing.
• Proficient in InDesign/Photoshop and SketchUp
• Experience of administering contracts and overseeing projects on site
• Up to date knowledge of UK planning
• Ability to travel to site where necessary(full UK driving license)
• Excellent plant knowledge
• Excellent materials knowledge
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently with effective project documentation management.
• Self-motivated with a passion for design and the landscape and happy to work as part of a collaborative team.