Senior Landscape Architect - Gloucester

LEAD Careers; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected design practice in Gloucestershire is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to lead projects, work within multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior members. Candidates should be Chartered, have excellent design skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This role offers a competitive salary and a culture that values professional growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive studio environment

Opportunities for hybrid working

Varied project portfolio

Competitive salary and benefits package

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered Member with strong post-chartership experience.
• Confident designer with excellent technical knowledge.
• Proficient in industry software relevant to landscape design.
• Motivated by sustainable and place-led design.
• Proven experience leading client and team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from early concept design to delivery.
• Work on varied portfolio including public realm, residential, education, and commercial landscapes.
• Prepare detailed design packages and oversee technical delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated design.
• Contribute to client presentations and design workshops.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Technical knowledge and drawing skills

Proficiency in Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite

Experience across multiple sectors

Strong communication skills

Tools

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role – Senior Landscape Architect

Location – Gloucester
Salary – £DOE

Our client, a respected design practice with three studios in the UK is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to join its team in Gloucestershire. Known for delivering creative, sustainable, and community-focused projects, the practice brings together architects, designers, and landscape professionals in a highly collaborative environment.

THE ROLE

The Senior Landscape Architect will:

• Lead projects from early concept design through to delivery
• Work on a varied portfolio including public realm, residential, education, and commercial landscapes
• Prepare detailed design packages and oversee technical delivery
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate landscape seamlessly into wider design strategies
• Contribute to client presentations, stakeholder engagement, and design workshops
• Support and mentor junior team members

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

The ideal candidate will be:

• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) with strong post-chartership experience
• A confident designer with excellent technical knowledge and drawing skills
• Proficient in industry software such as Vectorworks, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
• Experienced across multiple sectors and motivated by sustainable, place-led design
• A strong communicator with proven experience leading client and team relationships

ON OFFER

• A supportive studio environment within its Gloucestershire office, with opportunities for hybrid working.
• A varied and inspiring project portfolio, shaping places that enhance both people’s lives and the natural environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and design excellence
• Discretionary bonus scheme

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 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.

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