Senior Landscape Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£45,000–£55,000 salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Future profit share opportunity

Hybrid working

30 days' holiday including bank hols

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead residential landscape projects in Brighton and Hove. You will manage private schemes and select public realm work from concept to completion, collaborating with the Practice Director and mentoring junior staff.

Role emphasizes strong client communication, technical excellence, and project delivery. The position offers hybrid working, relocation support may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional landscape architecture or landscape design experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating completed high-end residential projects.
• Strong project leadership and delivery experience.
• Confident client and consultant communication.
• Excellent technical and drawing review skills.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or advanced CAD skills.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle access.
• Mentoring experience is required.
• Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and AI tool knowledge would be beneficial; chartered status is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through completion.
• Manage clients, consultants and project information.
• Review technical drawings and design packages.
• Attend client meetings and site visits.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Contribute to design reviews and studio processes.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Technical drawing review

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AI tools

Tools

Vectorworks

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AI tools

Job description

Job Overview

A Senior Landscape Architect is required to lead landscape projects within a growing design practice in Brighton and Hove. This role suits an experienced landscape professional with strong residential project experience, technical knowledge and confident client communication. You will manage bespoke private residential schemes, alongside selected public realm and design-led projects, from concept through completion. Working closely with the Practice Director, you will oversee project delivery, act as the primary client contact and support junior team members.

Role & Responsibilities

You will take responsibility for project leadership, design quality, client relationships and coordinated delivery across active landscape projects.

• Lead projects from concept through completion
• Manage clients, consultants and project information
• Review technical drawings and design packages
• Attend client meetings and site visits
• Mentor and support junior team members

You will also contribute to design reviews, project planning, studio processes and improvements to delivery consistency.

Skills & Experience Required

Applicants must have at least five years of professional landscape architecture or landscape design experience, with a portfolio demonstrating completed high-end residential projects.

• Strong project leadership and delivery experience
• Confident client and consultant communication
• Excellent technical and drawing review skills
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or advanced CAD skills
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle access

Previous mentoring experience is required. Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and AI tool knowledge would be beneficial, although chartered status is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Future profit share opportunity
• Hybrid working
• 30 days' holiday including bank holidays

Professional development is provided. Relocation assistance or visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates.