Senior / Principal Chartered Landscape Architect

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Advance TRS is recruiting a Senior/Principal Chartered Landscape Architect to lead a range of projects from feasibility to construction. The successful candidate will combine design excellence with strong technical delivery and work within an integrated team across education, public realm and greenspaces.

The role requires Chartered LI membership, a Landscape Architecture degree, and proven project management with BIM familiarity.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with extensive post‑chartership experience.
• Degree-qualified in Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary projects in education and public realms.
• Strong technical delivery including BIM processes and on-site oversight.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to landscape design for education, public realm, parks and greenspaces.
• Provide landscape advice to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support bid activity, work-winning initiatives and business development.
• Manage projects, budgets and programme delivery.
• Coordinate resource allocation with senior landscape leadership.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Undertake site surveys, design assessments and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Strong design thinking

Project management

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered member (LI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

Senior / Principal Chartered Landscape Architect

Advance TRS is working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior / Principal Chartered Landscape Architect with a strong design background and a proven ability to deliver projects from concept through to construction.

Our client is seeking an experienced landscape professional who can combine creative design thinking with strong technical delivery skills. The successful candidate will join an integrated team working across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing at all stages from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and on-site delivery.

This role would suit an individual who is proactive, commercially aware and confident working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Strong presentation, communication and report‑writing abilities are essential, along with a genuine enthusiasm for high‑quality landscape design.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced landscape professional who can combine creative design thinking with strong technical delivery skills. The successful candidate will join an integrated team working across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing at all stages from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and on-site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to landscape design for a range of projects including education, public realm, parks and greenspaces, active travel schemes and design guidance documents.
• Provide landscape advice to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including bid preparation and work‑winning initiatives.
• Manage projects and assist with financial performance, budgeting and programme delivery.
• Coordinate resource allocation in collaboration with senior landscape leadership.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team.
• Undertake site surveys, design assessments and prepare technical reports.

Requirements

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with extensive post‑chartership experience.
• Degree‑qualified in Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering multidisciplinary projects, ideally across both public and private sector environments.
• Experience within the education sector would be advantageous.
• Strong technical delivery capability, including experience of RIBA Stages 4 and 5 and overseeing works on site.
• Proven project management skills, including budget management and programme control.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of consultancy project delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Revit would be beneficial.
• Understanding of BIM processes and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports and design documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What Our Client Offers

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and a strong commitment to professional development. The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of training opportunities and the chance to work on both regional and nationally significant projects within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.