Landscape Institute
Senior Landscape Architect (Planning & Technical) & Graduate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect
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Overview
Senior Landscape Architect (Planning)
(Preferably CMLI +2 years’ experience)
We are looking for a Senior Landscape Architect who can lead landscape planning projects, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate design intent clearly to a range of audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Landscape Architect with proven landscape planning experience, who thrives on planning and designing visionary sustainable places.
What You’ll Bring
- A strong track record in the planning and designing of public realm and landscape projects.
- In-depth knowledge of UK landscape planning and emerging trends in sustainable design (e.g., climate-positive design).
- Proven experience in undertaking and composing of Townscape/Landscape Visual Impact Assessments.
- Proficiency in working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Essential
Your skills and qualities
- Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system, and the Landscape Institute Work Stages and Fee Scales.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
- Multimedia design flair, hand graphics, and 3D experience.
- Experience of project management; good report writing and research skills.
- Good knowledge of UK plants, soil, and planting techniques.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate design ideas clearly through drawings, reports, and presentations.
- Good working knowledge of Lumion.
- Experience of individual project accounting.
- Experience working on international projects.
Senior Landscape Architect (Technical)
(Preferably CMLI +2 years’ experience)
We are looking for a talented, articulate, and motivated Senior Landscape Architect to take a leading role in the delivery of our complex landscape projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Landscape Architect with proven project delivery and management experience, who thrives on turning visionary ideas into high-quality, sustainable places.
What You’ll Bring
- A strong track record in the delivery of public realm projects (RIBA Stage 3+ onwards).
- In-depth knowledge of landscape construction, biodiversity, and emerging trends in sustainable design (e.g., low carbon construction, climate-positive design).
- Familiarity with design, tender, and construction processes. International experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in working with multi-disciplinary and BIM-enabled teams, with a good understanding of building safety guidance and standards.
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Essential
- Strong and innovative technical abilities, supported by an exciting portfolio.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Keyscape, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
- Knowledge of the UK planning system, and the Landscape Institute Work Stages and Fee Scales.
- Ability to present ideas visually and verbally with confidence.
- Good knowledge of plants, soil, and planting techniques.
- Experience in project management, client liaison, and delivering outstanding landscape solutions.
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Lumion.
- Experience of individual project accounting.
- Experience working on international projects.
Graduate Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect
About You
You will be a creative and articulate designer with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for landscape architecture. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and will be committed to delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions.
All Applicants Should Have
- A degree (and for graduates, BA/BLA and MA/MLA) in Landscape Architecture.
- A strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical ability, and excellent graphic communication, including hand drawing.
- A keen interest in landscape-led placemaking, planting design, and ecology.
- An understanding of the UK planning system and landscape design process.
- Excellent presentation and visual communication skills.
Graduate Landscape Architect
You will be looking to develop your professional skills within a supportive and collaborative studio environment.
Ideally You Will Have
- A BA/BLA and MA/MLA in Landscape Architecture.
- An understanding of UK planning and landscape design principles.
- An interest in planting design and ecological approaches to landscape.
- Experience of 3D modelling and visualisation.
- A willingness to learn and develop your technical and professional skills.
Landscape Architect
You will have professional practice experience and be confident contributing to the design and delivery of projects across a range of scales. Chartered status (CMLI) is preferred but is not essential for the right candidate.
You Will Ideally Have
- A strong understanding of Landscape Institute work stages and fee scales.
- Knowledge of UK planning legislation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
- Good knowledge of UK planting and planting design.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience of client liaison and stakeholder engagement.
- The ability to take responsibility for project packages and contribute to successful project delivery.
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Essential
Software skills
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
Desirable
- Rhino
- Revit
- Lumion
- Keyscape
Tagged as: senior landscape architect (planning & technical) & graduate landscape architect / landscape architect
To apply for this job email your details to enquiries@macfarlaneassocs.com.
About Macfarlane + Associates
Macfarlane + Associates is a B Corp placemaking agency delivering meaningful public realm design for complex urban regeneration projects. Our portfolio draws on 20+ years of experience creating that sense of place for award-winning landscapes in the UK and worldwide from large-scale masterplanning to local community projects. Macfarlane + Associates is proud to hold national awards for 'Best Landscape Architectural Studio' and 'Most Sustainable Landscape Architectural Studio' in the UK. Through the lens of the climate emergency, our consultancy offers a holistic approach to sustainable design. We dynamically engage with environmental opportunities as a way of tackling the biodiversity crisis. We provide client-focused design solutions through a highly collaborative approach. As an independent B Corp studio of landscape architects and urban designers, we communicate our vision clearly from feasibility to completion of the built scheme.
We have been fortunate enough to win a significant number of exciting new commissions recently, and consequently need to expand our team.
Macfarlane + Associates is a dynamic placemaking studio based in London Bridge, London, with a broad portfolio of high-profile projects in the UK and overseas.
M+A is a B Corp and proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have a longstanding policy of creating a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.
We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
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