Senior Landscape Architect

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary £50k - 55k per year
LocationIpswich
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Buildings
ReferenceJO0000059934

Job description

Are you a Senior Landscape Architect ready to lead design projects that enhance public spaces and the natural environment?
We're working with a forward-thinking design and property consultancy based in Ipswich who are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join their collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-impact projects across education, infrastructure, and community sectors, while working with a company known for its sustainable approach, flexible working culture, and commitment to professional growth.
The client are paying an extremely competitive salary, offering up to £55,000.

Why Join This Team?
- Work with a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to improving the built and natural environment
- Take ownership of end-to-end landscape design projects and support junior team members
- A strong benefits package including pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, Bike2Work, and generous annual leave
- Be part of a business that actively encourages innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across disciplines
- Access to continuous training and development opportunities and chartership support

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead landscape design projects from inception to completion
- Support the Principal Landscape Architect in delivery and studio leadership, deputising when required
- Produce high-quality designs, feasibility studies, and planning submissions
- Oversee budgets, timelines, and compliance with environmental and planning regulations
- Mentor and delegate work to junior colleagues while ensuring collaborative working with other professionals
- Champion BIM workflows and coordinate design data across teams and stakeholders
- Take an active role in client engagement and contribute to developing new and existing relationships

What They're Looking For:
- A postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture and five or more years' professional experience
- Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
- Strong design, technical drawing, and CAD skills
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities
- Passion for the environment and a keen understanding of how landscape design integrates with the built environment
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and juggle competing deadlines
- Experience with BIM software and Common Data Environments (CDEs) is a plus

Ready to deliver creative, sustainable design solutions that shape communities for the better?
Apply Now: Contact Adam Cripps at adam.cripps@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876071.