Landscape Architect
Location: Billericay
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
___________________________________________________________________
About the Role
Are you a passionate and creative Landscape Architect looking to make a real impact on people and the planet? Join our dynamic Design Team at Ground Control and help shape sustainable, inspiring landscapes across the UK.
As part of our multidisciplinary professional services team, you'll work on exciting, high-profile projects, from innovative SUDs schemes to prestigious Design & Build developments. You'll be involved in every stage of the design process, from concept to construction, seeing your ideas come to life.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, work on live projects, and receive mentoring towards becoming a Chartered Landscape Architect.
What you'll do:
* Produce high-quality design outputs including drawings, specifications, visualisations and reports across all RIBA work stages.
* Deliver creative, sustainable design solutions that exceed client expectations.
* Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to bring projects to life.
* Take ownership of your projects, overcoming design challenges with initiative and innovation.
* Ensure all work is completed to a professional standard, on time and within budget.
What we're looking for:
We're seeking someone with passion, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. Ideally, you'll bring but not limited to:
* A degree and/or master's qualification in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design (or equivalent).
* Strong design and graphic communication skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office (training available).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach.
* Good plant knowledge (trees, shrubs, hardy perennials) and a willingness to expand your expertise.
* Great time management skills and flexibility to work across multiple projects.
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
Why Join Us?
* Work on diverse, high-profile projects across the UK.
* Career development and mentoring opportunities to achieve chartership.
* Collaborative, supportive team culture within an award-winning company.
* Opportunities for national site visits and professional growth.
~#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.