Graduate and Senior level Landscape Architect

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for both a Graduate Landscape Architect and an experienced  Senior /Landscape Architect to join a busy, multidisciplinary practice based in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff.

The practice delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across the public and private sectors, including major highways, public realm, schools, renewable energy, housing, retail and commercial developments. Other areas of work include urban design, historic landscape management, biodiversity net gain, active travel, carbon-neutral design, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), green infrastructure, hospitals, hotels, pocket parks, rural land management and wildlife conservation.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the practice, contributing to business development, maintaining client relationships, preparing fee proposals and bids, and delivering high-quality design solutions. They will work closely with in-house ecology, arboriculture and environmental planning teams to develop integrated, sustainable and nature-focused designs.

Ideally, the experienced level applicant will be a Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) with at least two years of post-chartership experience and a proven track record of successfully managing projects, programmes, budgets and resources.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Deliver high-quality landscape design, master planning and written technical reports.
• Manage and successfully deliver landscape architecture and urban design projects.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, resources and deadlines.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor graduates and support the professional development of colleagues.
• Prepare and manage LVIA, Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA) and other landscape assessments.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of planning policy and development management in England and Wales.
• Integrate landscape, ecological and arboricultural considerations into green infrastructure strategies, developments and nature-based solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities throughout the design and planning process.
• Demonstrate strong graphic, presentation and communication skills.
• Have proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and/or GIS packages, alongside experience of BIM workflows.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 20 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• An additional five days of annual leave accrued through length of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Payment of annual professional membership fees.
• Private medical insurance.
• Tailored training and professional development opportunities.

These are excellent opportunities for Landscape Architects to be involved in varied projects, support the development of colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of a multidisciplinary landscape practice.