Job Description
Position: Graduate Landscape Architect LD46798
Location: Wakefield, Manchester, Harrogate
Salary: Up to £32,000 + hybrid working + further benefits to be discussed
Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, leading AJ Top 100 architectural and multi-disciplinary practice who are actively seeking a motivated Graduate 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 begin your career with a highly respected 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 professional development and career progression.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to develop their technical and design skills within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about landscape architecture, eager to learn from experienced professionals, and committed to delivering high-quality and sustainable design solutions.
Graduate Landscape Architect Job Overview
* Assist in the preparation of landscape designs, masterplans and public realm proposals across a range of sectors
* Support the production of planning and technical documentation for planning applications and project delivery
* Work closely with Landscape Architects, Ecologists and Arboricultural Consultants to develop integrated design solutions
* Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and wider consultant teams on multidisciplinary projects
* Attend project meetings, stakeholder consultations and client presentations alongside senior team members
* Support project delivery from concept design through to construction stages
* Contribute to the preparation of landscape management plans and specifications
* Ensure work is completed to a high standard while meeting project deadlines
Graduate Landscape Architect Job Requirements
* Degree and/or Master's qualification in Landscape Architecture
* Ability to commute to one of the 3 of our clients offices: Manchester, Harrogate or Wakefield
* Strong design, graphic and presentation skills
* Motivated, hard working and eager to learn
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
* Experience with Vectorworks, Revit, GIS and visualisation software advantageous
* Good understanding of landscape planning and design principles
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn within a collaborative team environment
* Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
* Full UK Driving Licence preferred
Graduate Landscape Architect Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary DOE (£28,000 - £32,000)
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Flexible office location across Wakefield, Harrogate or Manchester
* Structured training and mentoring programme
* Support towards Chartership and professional development
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance cover
* Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
* 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
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.