Graduate Landscape Architect

BDP's Landscape Architect profession is continuing to grow due to securing a number of exciting and challenging projects. As a core discipline of BDP, the landscape profession is able to drive positive urban change through our integrated approach to design; creating places for people to experience and enjoy.

In the North of England our landscape team have recently started working on a town centre regeneration project in Bury, Greater Manchester, a major new hospital in King's Lynn, Norfolk, and a new academy in Dumfries, Scotland. In addition, we continue to work on a wide variety of exciting projects across all sectors in the UK and internationally. We are therefore seeking a talented and dynamic Graduate Landscape Architect to work out of either our Manchester or Sheffield Studios, with the opportunity to work with our landscape teams based in other UK studios.

Candidates will need to have a flair for design and an ability to visualise design ideas in a creative and compelling way. As a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists, BDP offers a unique opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects within multi-disciplinary project teams.

Teamwork is at the core of our approach, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate and support other members of our landscape team in the design and delivery of a broad range of projects.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, The Middle East, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world-one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

• You will have a degree in Landscape Architecture.
• You will have a strong portfolio that demonstrates exceptional visual communication.
• You will have an attractive hand-drawing style or the ability to rapidly develop compelling 3D visualisations that inspire clients and teams.
• You will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and AutoCAD.
• You will be skilled in 2D and 3D drafting tools, with a curiosity for emerging technologies such as AI and Revit, and a willingness to explore innovative workflows.
• You will ideally have experience with Revit, Grasshopper, or Rhino.
• You will have detailed knowledge of Landscape Design and a passion for creating places that are high-quality, inclusive, and environmentally responsible.
• You will be results-driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude, and be resourceful.
• You will be organised, able to work to and achieve tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.
• You will have a high degree of integrity, respect, and sense of responsibility.
• You will be keen to develop your personal and professional skills in a supportive environment.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

• employee profit share scheme
• tax efficient smart benefits
• private medical insurance
• life insurance
• long term sickness insurance
• interest free season ticket loans
• health screening
• opportunity to buy/swap holidays
• enhanced maternity and paternity provision

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policywith a minimum of three days in the office and up to two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please