Senior Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner – UK Landscape & Urban Design Team
We are seeking a suitably qualified Senior Landscape Architect & Landscape Planner with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team.
As part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.
Responsibilities
* Be an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious, and friendly team.
* Lead Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
* Lead landscape design on multi‑disciplinary projects including urban realm and mixed‑use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
* Support the continued development of relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
* Prepare bids ranging from small to complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
* Engage in a client‑facing role, providing design advice, leading workshops, and participating in stakeholder events.
* Participate in internal multi‑disciplinary working groups to promote innovation and excellence.
* Promote innovation, excellence, and thought leadership within the team.
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
* Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
* Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
* Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of information for planning and construction.
* Technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.
* Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
Benefits
Work‑life balance
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing
We support our people with the Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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