National Landscape Design Studio seeking experienced Associate

Join a highly regarded, multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence and an ambitious growth trajectory. With decades of success across planning and transport, the business is now investing heavily in its emerging landscape arm, offering a rare opportunity to help shape a team from the ground up. This role will see you working closely with an entrepreneurial Director, driving projects, clients, and team performance. They are seeking a commercially astute and design-led Associate to play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle across a diverse portfolio including urban development, infrastructure, and both national and international work

• Drive client engagement, maintaining and growing key relationships to secure repeat business

• Work closely with the Director to provide strategic oversight while maintaining hands-on project control

• Support and mentor a junior team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture

• Manage project financials including invoicing, forecasting, and commercial outcomes

• Contribute to business development initiatives and strengthen market presence through your network

• Drive program, design coordination, and documentation across all project stages

• Contribute to the growth of the studio

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ of professional experience within a reputable landscape or urban design practice

• Proven experience operating at Associate level within landscape architecture

• Strong leadership capability with a track record of mentoring and developing teams

• Demonstrated expertise across multiple sectors including greenfield developments, architectural, residential and international project work

• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development

• Proficiency in CAD, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office

• Confident leader with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits and Culture 

• Opportunity to build and shape a growing landscape division alongside a well-connected Director

• Clear pathway and career stepping-stones, supported by structured succession planning

• Flexible working model with a balance of office and remote working, offering 2day work from home

• Uncapped bonus structure with strong earning potential linked to performance

• Collaborative and social team environment with regular events and professional development support

REFERENCE: Luke Russo #74491

If the above position appeals to you then please submit your CV and work samples (no more than 10mb PDF attachment) to [email protected] and we'll be in touch.
 

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