Senior Landscape Architect

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, leading AJ Top 100 architectural and multi-disciplinary practice who are actively seeking a talented Senior Landscape Architect to join their expanding team. With offices across the UK and opportunities available in Wakefield, Harrogate or Manchester, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established consultancy renowned for delivering innovative, commercially focused and sustainable design solutions across a wide range of sectors.

The practice boasts an integrated team of Landscape Architects, Ecologists and Arboricultural Consultants, working collaboratively alongside Architecture, Planning and Engineering professionals to deliver holistic design solutions for clients throughout the development process. With a strong reputation in the residential, regeneration, commercial, industrial, logistics, education and public sectors, the business continues to secure major commissions across the UK and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The successful Senior Landscape Architect will join an experienced and growing landscape team, supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion. Our client has a diverse Portfolio including working on strategic residential masterplans, urban regeneration schemes, commercial developments, retail and mixed-use projects, industrial and logistics parks, education facilities, transport infrastructure and public realm improvements.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute to business growth and mentor junior team members within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality landscape solutions, possess strong technical and design capabilities, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Senior Landscape Architect Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary DOE (£45,000 - £55,000)
Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible office location across Wakefield, Harrogate or Manchester
Clear progression and career development opportunities within a growing national practice
Professional subscriptions paid
Company pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Ongoing CPD and professional development support
Opportunity to work on high-profile UK projects including major residential masterplans, regeneration schemes, logistics developments and strategic mixed-use projects
Exposure to a fully integrated Landscape, Ecology and Arboriculture team
Increasing annual leave entitlement with length of service
Long service awards
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Regular social and team-building events
Further company benefits to be discussed at interview stage
Senior Landscape Architect Job Overview

Lead and manage landscape architecture projects from inception through to completion
Prepare landscape designs, masterplans and public realm proposals across a broad range of sectors
Produce planning and technical documentation to support planning applications and project delivery
Work closely with Ecology and Arboriculture teams to develop integrated and sustainable design solutions
Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and wider consultant teams on multidisciplinary projects
Attend client meetings, stakeholder consultations, public engagement events and site visits
Mentor and support junior landscape architects and technicians
Manage project programmes, budgets and resources effectivel
Contribute to business development, bid submissions and client relationship management
Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on programme and within budgetSenior Landscape Architect Job Requirements

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) advantageous but not essential
Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within landscape architecture
Proven experience managing and delivering projects independently
Experience producing LVIAs and supporting planning submissions, advantageous
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite essential
Experience with Vectorworks, Revit, GIS and visualisation software advantageous
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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