Senior Manager - Landscape Design

ARM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager - Landscape Design to provide strategic leadership on a major infrastructure program. The role involves leading a team of Landscape Architects and ensuring high-quality and sustainable design outcomes. Candidates must be chartered Landscape Architects with proven experience in complex landscape projects. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex landscape and public realm schemes.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary infrastructure or regeneration projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Landscape Design and Public Realm.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of Landscape Architects.
• Ensure high-quality, sustainable outcomes on multiple contracts.

Skills

Chartered Landscape Architect

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager - Landscape Design

Location: London or Birmingham

Salary: Up to £83,672 (London) or £77,474 (Birmingham)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager - Landscape Design to provide strategic leadership and specialist expertise on a major national infrastructure programme. Reporting to the Head of Natural Environment Design, you will lead integrated landscape and public realm design across multiple contracts, ensuring high‑quality, sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Landscape Design and Public Realm.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of Landscape Architects and consultants.
• Provide technical assurance and guidance on planning and design compliance.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, including statutory bodies and local authorities.
• Drive integration of landscape design within multi‑disciplinary project teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Chartered Landscape Architect with a degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Proven experience delivering complex landscape and public realm schemes.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary infrastructure or regeneration projects.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to …