Associate Director Landscape Architect

Join a growing, award‑winning, employee‑owned consultancy shaping the future of sustainable landscapes across the UK. This is your chance to lead inspiring projects and help mentor the next generation of design talent in a creative, collaborative environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of landscape architecture projects from concept through to completion
• Provide creative and technical leadership to project teams across multiple scales
• Work collaboratively with planners, architects and environmental consultants to develop integrated solutions
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
• Monitor project budgets, timelines and fee expenditure
• Mentor and support junior members of the landscape team
• Represent the company at industry events, client meetings and planning consultations

Required Skills & Experience

• CMLI qualification with a minimum of 5 years post‑chartership experience
• Strong conceptual and analytical design skills with proven creative flair
• Extensive experience within the English Planning System
• Proficiency in Vectorworks/CAD, Microsoft Office and NBS
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator); QGIS desirable
• Excellent presentation, communication and client‑facing skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and monitor fees
• Experience working on large‑scale, multi‑disciplinary projects
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% employer pension scheme
• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Hybrid working model
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service) plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform including salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes
• Structured CPD opportunities
• Dynamic, supportive and collaborative office environment
• Work for a net zero company committed to sustainability

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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