Principal (Associate) Landscape Architect

Landscape Institute; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,085,000 - 1,298,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape design firm is seeking a Principal or Associate Landscape Architect to join their Liverpool studio. You will lead key projects, mentor team members, and contribute to a collaborative environment. Candidates should have at least 7 years post-graduate experience and a post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture. The position offers a salary between £46,000 – £55,000, with benefits including flexible work hours and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Support with professional fees

Learning and development

Annual study trip allowance

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of post-graduate experience working in a creative practice.
• Established track record of successfully delivering landscape projects from inception to completion.
• Demonstrable experience of managing workloads and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key projects within the Liverpool Studio.
• Work closely with the Liverpool Studio Director.
• Contribute to a friendly and collaborative studio environment.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Creativity

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Principal or Associate Landscape Architect to join our team in Liverpool, one of our five studios in the UK. Planit is an urban and rural design practice, working to benefit people, places, and the world at large. We are an interdisciplinary studio, practicing across Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Visual Storytelling across projects of all scales and sectors. Our established studio in Liverpool is situated on the waterfront at The Royal Albert Dock. We’ve developed within the city and its growing creative community and are proud to be playing our part in shaping how it evolves for future generations. Having recently completed Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, we’re now focussing on designing and delivering some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the city. Central Park and its surrounding streets and public spaces within Liverpool Waters is starting on site and will be under construction for the next couple of years. We are giving both the Liverpool One estate and our home at The Royal Albert Dock a ‘deep green retrofit’ and we continue to develop our presence over the water in Birkenhead and the wider Liverpool City Region where we are involved in some significant and transformational regeneration projects.

Responsibilities

You’ll work closely with our Liverpool Studio Director and play an integral role in leading and managing key projects, working with and developing others in the team whilst contributing to our friendly and collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Have at least 7 years of post-graduate experience working in a creative practice
• Established track record of successfully delivering landscape projects from inception to completion
• Have demonstrable experience of managing workloads and mentoring less experience colleagues
• Possess a post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
• Be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
• Be self-motivated, engaged and creative

Benefits

We are an Employee-Owned B-Corp and support our team by providing benefits that include flexible start and finish times, opportunities for hybrid working, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, support with professional fees, learning and development and an annual study trip allowance. There are also opportunities to work and collaborate across our UK wide studios.

Additional information

If you’re considering a move, a relocation package is available for the right candidate.

Salary: £46,000 – £55,000 according to level of experience

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please check your eligibility against the relevant criteria on the UK Government website before submitting your application.

Closing date: Friday 19th September 2025

No agencies please.

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