Senior Landscape Architect (Planning) & Senior Landscape Architect (Technical)

Landscape Institute; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead planning projects and deliver high-quality sustainable designs. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Landscape Architect with strong project management skills and a solid knowledge of the UK planning system. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to turn visionary ideas into reality. Knowledge of tools like AutoCAD and Photoshop is essential for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscape planning and project delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning systems and Landscape Institute Work Stages.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape planning projects and design sustainable places.
• Create Townscape/Landscape Visual Impact Assessments.
• Communicate design ideas clearly through various formats.

Skills

Project management

Landscape planning

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

3D experience

Good knowledge of UK plants

Education

Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)

Tools

Revit

BIM software

Lumion

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect (Planning) (Preferably CMLI +2 years’ experience)

We are looking for a Senior Landscape Architect who can lead landscape planning projects, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate design intent clearly to a range of audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Landscape Architect with proven landscape planning experience, who thrives on planning and designing visionary sustainable places.

What you’ll bring

• A strong track record in the planning and designing of public realm and landscape projects.
• In-depth knowledge of UK landscape planning and emerging trends in sustainable design (e.g., climate-positive design).
• Proven experience in undertaking and composing of Townscape/Landscape Visual Impact Assessments.
• Proficiency in working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Your skills and qualities

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system, and the Landscape Institute Work Stages and Fee Scales.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Multimedia design flair, hand graphics and 3D experience.
• Experience of project management; good report writing and research skills.
• Good knowledge of UK plants, soil, and planting techniques.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly through drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Good working knowledge of Lumion.
• Experience of individual project accounting.
• Experience working on international projects.

Senior Landscape Architect (Technical) (Preferably CMLI +2 years’ experience)

We are looking for a talented, articulate, and motivated Senior Landscape Architect to take a leading role in the delivery of our complex landscape projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Landscape Architect with proven project delivery and management experience, who thrives on turning visionary ideas into high-quality, sustainable places.

What you’ll bring

• A strong track record in the delivery of public realm projects (RIBA Stage 3+ onwards).
• In-depth knowledge of landscape construction, biodiversity, and emerging trends in sustainable design (e.g., low carbon construction, climate-positive design).
• Familiarity with design, tender, and construction processes. International experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in working with multi-disciplinary and BIM-enabled teams, with a good understanding of building safety guidance and standards.

Your skills and qualities

Essential

• Strong and innovative technical abilities, supported by an exciting portfolio.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Keyscape, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system, and the Landscape Institute Work Stages and Fee Scales.
• Ability to present ideas visually and verbally with confidence.
• Good knowledge of plants, soil, and planting techniques.
• Experience in project management, client liaison, and delivering outstanding landscape solutions.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Lumion.
• Experience of individual project accounting.
• Experience working on international projects.

Tagged as: senior landscape architect (planning) & senior landscape architect (technical)