Job Description
Location: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore
Job Title: Junior Landscape Architect
Department: Marketing
Location: Tobermore HQ
Job Summary
As a Junior Landscape Architect, you will join the Tobermore design services team and will work on visualisations, domestic landscape designs and commercial project designs including construction drawings and laying patterns, supporting a wide range of customers.
The role includes dedicated mentorship and training with an external Landscape Architecture Practice, ensuring professional development in industry-standard software, commercial regulations, and best practices. The role will include working alongside our external team on commercial landscape proposals to expand Tobermore’s in-house expertise.
Why Tobermore
Along with the great pay, you'll enjoy opportunities for growth and training. we also offer a range of extra benefits to make your time with us even better:
Attractive salary and annual bonus
Private healthcare from day 1
️???? Employee assistance programme (EAP) from day 1
Enhanced annual leave entitlements and additional loyalty holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced family friendly leave
Access to tech & cycle to work schemes
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Length of service gifts
Employee savings scheme
Employee discount scheme
Responsibilities
About The Role
The following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Tasks are not in any particular order, therefore the sequence which they appear should not be interpreted as indicating priority or relative importance.
Duties Will Include
* Design & visualisation:
o Create high-quality 3D visualisations and concept layouts for residential and commercial projects.
o Develop domestic and commercial landscape designs, ensuring practicality, aesthetics, and alignment with Tobermore’s product offering.
o Produce technical drawings and material specifications.
* Collaboration & training:
o Work closely with Tobermore’s marketing, sales, and technical teams to support design-led customer engagements.
o Spend time training with an external Landscape Architecture Practice to develop expertise in industry-standard software, commercial regulations, and best practices (a structured training plan will be implemented).
o Gain knowledge of hard landscaping standards, accessibility requirements, and sustainability principles.
o Refine and adapt commercial hard landscape proposals, working collaboratively to ensure designs align with customer needs and project specifications.
* Customer engagement & site visits:
o Participate in joint call days with the B2B sales team to understand customer requirements, present design concepts, and gather feedback.
o Attend site visits to gain first-hand experience of real-world project challenges and solutions.
o Engage with commercial customers (housebuilders, contractors, local authorities, etc.) to provide technical design support and enhance service delivery.
o Represent Tobermore at merchant trade days, CPD presentations, and key industry events when required, supporting customers, and strengthening industry relationships.
* Process & project management:
o Support the implementation of a structured design service, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
o Maintain a clear record of design projects, revisions, and customer interactions.
o Provide input on workflow improvements and assist in the development of internal design resources.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirement of the post holder. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
Skills Needed
Marketing, Managerial / Operational, Strategic
About The Company
Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.
Company Culture
Our people To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.
Desired Criteria
* Some industry experience (e.g. placement, internship, freelance, or post-grad work) in landscape design, architecture, or built environment is desirable
* Experience producing design packages for public realm, residential or commercial projects Previous client-facing or sitebased experience is beneficial but not essential
* Familiarity with UK planning and building regulations related to landscape or public realm design
* Interest in sustainability, SuDS, or accessibility in public space design
* Knowledge of Tobermore product ranges or similar hard landscaping brands
Required Criteria
* A degree or equivalent qualification in Landscape Architecture, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Urban Design, or a related discipline
* Applicants without a formal degree may be considered if they demonstrate a strong portfolio and relevant industry experience
* A strong, varied portfolio showcasing creative and technical design work is essential and will be reviewed at interview
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and ideally Vectorworks.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, or willingness to learn.
* An understanding of LVIA
* An eye for design, understanding of hard landscaping materials, and a passion for enhancing outdoor spaces
* Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and customers Organised, proactive, and eager to develop both creative and technical skills
* Full valid UK driving licence Requirement to travel
Closing DateFriday 18th July, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr