Graduate Landscape Architect Location: Billericay Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday _________________________________________________________________________ Make a real impact on people, places, and the planet Are you a creative, purpose-driven Landscape Architect looking for work that truly makes a difference? At Ground Control, you’ll help design sustainable, inspiring landscapes that enhance communities across the UK. Join our growing multidisciplinary Design Team and contribute to projects ranging from innovative SuDS schemes to flagship Design & Build developments. You’ll work on meaningful, high-profile projects, seeing your ideas through from concept to completion. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career, shape real-world environments, and receive mentoring as you progress toward chartership. What you’ll be doing Creating high-quality drawings, visualisations, reports, and specifications across all RIBA stages Delivering creative, sustainable design solutions that delight clients Collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams Taking ownership of projects and solving design challenges with initiative Ensuring work is completed to a high professional standard, on time and within budget What we’re looking for You’ll thrive with us if you’re collaborative, creative, and passionate about sustainable design. Ideally, you’ll bring: A degree or Master’s in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design (or equivalent) Strong design and graphic communication skills Experience using AutoCAD/Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office (training available) Excellent written and verbal communication Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset Good plant knowledge (trees, shrubs, perennials) and interest in learning more Ability to manage your time well across multiple live projects Why join us: Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days 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. 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.