Overview
We currently have a range of roles for Landscape Architecture Graduates in our growing team of landscape architects across the Midlands, Southwest and Wales. Our constantly growing portfolio includes a wide range of work including Integrated landscape and public realm projects, coastal defence schemes, water projects focusing on flood resilience, Green and Blue Infrastructure projects and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
The roles are open to our Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff offices with a hybrid working model and a fantastic chance to work on both domestic and international projects.
The Opportunity
You will be working alongside an unrivalled community of experts, who will support and nurture your growth from the outset. The Arup portfolio is exciting and diverse, exposing you to a range of project scales and types, each offering their own opportunities for personal development and training.
You will have the opportunity to help in generating social value and tangible benefits through landscape design and planning. As part of the wider Cities, Planning and Design portfolio you will benefit from an integrated interdisciplinary approach to projects.
Is this role right for you?
Successful candidates should be keen to work within a team and confident in presenting and resolving complex design issues.
We are seeking a range of skills and experience outlined below. We are keen to hear from a variety of applicants with interest in landscape design and/or landscape planning. Candidates are expected to have
* A degree and/or a post graduate diploma or MA in Landscape Architecture, or potentially in a related subject such as Architecture, Geography or Environmental Science, where the candidate recognises and demonstrates how their learnt skills equip them for this role;
* Confidence in designing landscapes from the wider strategic scale down to the finer resolution of planting schemes and construction detailing;
* An understanding of Landscape Architecture as a broad discipline spanning landscape design, landscape management and landscape planning;
* Exceptional design skills ranging from building and analysing baseline information, visioning and feasibility studies, concept design development, report writing and layout, and technical awareness in the detail design of landscape and public realm; and
* A genuine enthusiasm for working in and promoting landscape as a profession of integrators using a systems approach to shape a better world for people and nature in balance.
We use a variety of tools depending on the project and stage: Hand sketching, Adobe Photoshop/ InDesign/Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, REVIT, Rhino, ArcGIS, MS Office. We would love to see how you communicate.
Application materials
In order for your application to be considered for this role, please upload evidence of your own work, for example your sample portfolio or website link. The document must be in PDF format and no larger than 20MB. Please use image compression and vector drawings where possible to keep the file size down without sacrificing quality. To upload your sample portfolio please add it within the 'supporting documents' section of your application.
What we"re looking for
* Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
* Innovative minds: We\'re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
* Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
* Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.
Advert closing date: 11th April 2026
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location and application specifics
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
Eligibility
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.
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