Senior Landscape Architect

Overview

A respected medium-sized multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced and chartered Senior Landscape Architect to join its expanding team. This role offers remote working as standard, with visits to the office in the Greater Cambridge area every 2-3 weeks, making it ideal for candidates seeking a flexible yet connected working arrangement.

The Company

With established Environmental and Planning teams, the company provides a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to projects, ensuring integrated and sustainable design outcomes. It has a strong track record in residential development and is currently progressing toward becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)—reflecting a long-term commitment to shared success, transparency, and employee engagement.

The Role

The Senior Landscape Architect will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of residential projects, taking responsibility for leading small teams and coordinating across disciplines.

The role involves

• Leading the design and planning of landscape schemes for residential and mixed-use developments


• Managing project timelines, budgets, and client relationships


• Supervising and mentoring junior staff within the landscape team


• Collaborating closely with in-house environmental and planning consultants


• Contributing to business development and project proposals where appropriate

The successful candidate will

• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)


• Experienced in managing small project teams and mentoring junior professionals


• Able to demonstrate a strong portfolio of residential and housing-related landscape projects


• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote-first setting


• Highly competent in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and landscape-specific tools such as KeySCAPE or Revit)

Benefits & Culture

• Remote working with scheduled office visits (every 2-3 weeks)


• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with scope for real impact


• Involvement in the companys transition to Employee Ownership


• A culture that values professional development, innovation, and sustainability

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a CV and portfolio demonstrating relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to work on meaningful projects with a company that values both people and the environment.