Overview
At Bidwells, we are driven by our mission to provide the UK’s most sustainable and innovative property advice. For over 185 years, we have been at the forefront of real estate and have expanded our influence from our Cambridge head office across the Golden Triangle and beyond.
In 2024, Bidwells became among the pioneering UK property consultancies to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business.
Bidwells Commercial division are searching for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Landscape Architect who is looking to join our growing team at our head office in Cambridge, in September 2026.
For generations, we have managed thousands of square miles of the nation’s countryside and coastline. As the world tackles climate change our forestry, natural capital and sustainable investment teams are delivering nature-based solutions to help preserve the planet for the future.
Our Masterplanning, Landscape and Assessment Team sits within the Planning Division and is an integral part of the largest Planning Consultancy in the Eastern Region. Our core skills are Master Planning, Landscape Design and Assessment, and our key markets are the golden triangle of London, Cambridge and Oxford including the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.
MLA is a multi-disciplinary design team concerned with shaping the built environment. We are involved in a range of work across cities, towns, villages and rural areas, considering the interaction between landscapes, streets, buildings and public spaces to create functional, attractive and sustainable places.
What you’ll be doing
* Contributing to the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and Landscape and Visual Appraisals.
* Undertaking studies to establish site constraints and assess development potential including site visits, baseline assessments and development policy studies.
* Assisting in the preparation of Design and Access Statements or Concept Studies.
* Preparing master plans at all levels of scale and detail.
* Preparing landscape planning and construction packages.
* Providing Landscape Architecture advice to clients.
* Undertaking any administrative duties of a Landscape Architect.
* Supporting the MLA team in the running of the team and preparation of project work.
* Identifying opportunities to build relationships within the Firm, and the wider property industry.
* Promoting the services of the Masterplanning, Landscape and Assessment team alongside the Planning Department.
About You
* Degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design, or an undergraduate degree in Geography with an interest in shaping the built environment.
* Specific interest in Masterplanning, Urban Design, and Landscape Assessment.
* Proficiency in Auto Cad, Adobe systems and digital drawing/presentation packages such as InDesign.
* Good written and oral communication skills and ability to show initiative in furthering projects.
* Ability to act independently but also as part of multi-disciplinary professional teams.
* Initiate and prioritise work and meet deadlines without jeopardising quality.
* Good interpersonal skills with a helpful and approachable manner.
* Ability to accept, interpret and develop instructions in the best interests of clients and in accordance with RTPI, LI and Bidwells procedures.
* Full driving licence.
Why Bidwells?
We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.
What’s in it for you
* Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
* Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks.
* Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
* Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
* Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
* Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
* Department: Planning
* Contract type: Permanent
* Hours: 37
* Location: Cambridge (head office)
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