Senior/Associate Landscape Architect

Our client is a leading multi‑disciplinary environmental consultancy based in Worcestershire, featuring significant expertise in landscape planning and design, ecology, mitigation & management, archaeology and heritage. With over 35 years’ experience, they support complex development schemes across the UK, delivering high‑quality, sustainable outcomes and regularly advising clients at planning inquiriesEcology Solutions+8LinkedIn+8Ecology Solutions+8.

Their Landscape Architecture team offers a comprehensive suite of services aligned with Landscape Institute and RIBA stages—including feasibility and options appraisals, strategic masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA), environmental statements, and detailed design, with strong capacity in biodiversity enhancement and SuDS integrationEcology Solutions+6Ecology Solutions+6Ecology Solutions+6.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior or Associate Landscape Architect to join a respected interdisciplinary studio near Worcester. With a strong focus on landscape planning, you will lead multi‑stage projects through early feasibility to detailed design and implementation. Your role will also include mentoring junior staff and supporting small team leadership.

Projects include residential, commercial, public realm, and educational sectors, with a history of working on heritage and high‑profile institutional developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: steward projects independently from feasibility through implementation, with a focus on RIBA early stages and LVIA delivery

• Landscape Planning Expertise: deliver LVIAs, feasibility studies, site appraisals, strategic masterplanning, and input to environmental statementsEcology Solutions

• Detailed Design & Technical Delivery: develop planting and hard landscape design, SuDS integration, soils, materiality, levels, specification, and maintenance strategiesEcology Solutions+2Ecology Solutions+2LinkedIn+2

• Mentorship & Team Development: coach junior colleagues and assist with small project team management

• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: liaise with clients, planning authorities, public inquiry panels, and design review forums with confidence

• On‑site Oversight: contribute to implementation oversight, quality assurance and design guidance on-sitearxiv.org+12Ecology Solutions+12open.endole.co.uk+12Ecology Solutions+2LinkedIn+2Ecology Solutions+2

• Sustainability & Biodiversity Integration: ensure Biodiversity Net Gain, ecological connectivity, and sustainable design principles are embedded in proposalsEcology Solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degree‑qualified in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline

• At least 5+ years’ UK professional experience, particularly in landscape planning and LVIA production

• Chartered (CMLI) or working towards LI chartership

• Demonstrable experience mentoring staff and leading small teams

• Proficient in AutoCAD or Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp; Lumion desirable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for reports, graphics and stakeholder presentations

• Highly motivated, inquisitive and committed to environmentally-responsive placemaking

Office Culture & Benefits

• Base located in a beautiful estate environment near Worcester, offering flexible and collaborative working

• Interdisciplinary studio with close integration between landscape, ecology and mitigation teams

• Regular CPD, design reviews, social outings and support for LI chartership pathway

• Competitive salary package

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Pension scheme and professional fee contributions

To Apply: Contact Vicky at Ocean to Earth Recruitment via email or telephone. We welcome expressions of interest or CVs for confidential discussions.