Senior Landscape Architect

Senior Landscape Architect 📍 Hybrid – Manchester Studio (3–4 days in-office)
Are you a Senior Landscape Architect with strong design sensibility, a collaborative mindset, and the ambition to play a leading on projects? Our client, an award-winning and design-focused landscape architecture practice, is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to join their growing Manchester studio.
This role is perfect for someone with 5+ years’ experience including international/overseas projects, confident in playing a leading role in projects from concept to delivery. You’ll work across UK and international landscapes, bringing creativity, technical excellence, and collaborative spirit to a team that values bold design, social impact, and ecological thinking.
This role will:

• Develop and present detailed design plans and drawing using CAD/Revit packages or similar design software
• Take an active tole in the internal project management of projects, with the support of senior management.
• Work collaboratively within a team to lead or support project delivery, depending on project needs.
• Take on a senior position within the practice, contributing to the studio’s creative culture, project reviews, and internal initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing mentoring and knowledge sharing, supporting junior members of the team.
• Represent the studio professionally and confidently with clients, key stakeholders and in public consultations.

This role needs:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum 5+ years’ professional experience in a Landscape Architecture practice
• International / Overseas project experience is essential
• Demonstrated experience working across a range of projects and scales.
• Proficiency in relevant design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Membership of the Landscape Institute (LI), or International equivalent, or actively on the Pathway to Chartership.

This role offers:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Eligibility for a discretionary profit share scheme (tax-free bonus after one year).
• Hybrid working: 3–4 days per week in the Manchester studio.
• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service), plus holiday buy-back options.
• Training and Development: memberships to Landscape Institute, study days if you are enrolled in P2C, personalised growth plans.
• Discretionary Bonus eligibility after one year's employment.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and creative studio culture.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate with relevant international experience.

The studio is known for its forward-thinking, concept-driven work and values innovation, collaboration, and design integrity. You’ll join a dynamic and supportive team environment where curiosity and creativity are encouraged at all levels.