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Senior Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner - Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter

WSP
Green Space & Land Management
Green Space & Land Management
£40,000 - £60,000/Year
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Description

Location
Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking suitably qualified Senior Landscape Architects and Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join our Landscape & Urban Design teams based in Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter. As part of the UK Environment business, you will join a passionate, motivated, and collaborative team working alongside colleagues across the UK and internationally.

In the Landscape Architect role, you will lead design projects including urban realm and mixed-use developments through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment. As a Landscape Planner, you will lead, author and coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.

Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as landscape lead undertaking Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments
- Leading landscape design on multi-disciplinary projects
- Supporting the development of relationships with existing and new clients in both public and private sectors
- Preparing bids ranging from small to complex multi-disciplinary projects
- Managing and delegating project work to junior team members
- Client-facing role involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events
- Participating in internal multi-disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership

Join a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team where your creativity, integrity and professionalism will be valued and developed.

Requirements

Experience
- Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments
- Proven success delivering landscape and urban design projects from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design and production of planning and construction information

About you
- Passionate about landscape architecture and planning with strong creativity and vision
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead workshops and client meetings
- Motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Comfortable managing and delegating work to junior team members
- Proficient in Autodesk or Bentley software and Adobe Creative Suite

Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma or Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Senior Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner - Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter
Company:
WSP
Salary:
£40,000 - £60,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Bristol